Australian Rugby / RA

[half]

I can't help but feel this is a bit of a 'get in first' from Peter V'landys / Loig before the real World Cup in '27.

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If its in 2026, its up against the FIFA world cup, followed by the Rugby WC in 27, could be shotting yourself in the foot as you highlight how small you are.

 

[LeCheese]

If its in 2026, its up against the FIFA world cup, followed by the Rugby WC in 27, could be shotting yourself in the foot as you highlight how small you are.

Even smaller comp in '26 than the previous few as well - 10 mens teams (+ 8 women's and 8 wheelchair)

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

There are only like 4 countries that could host this. This will be what the commonwealth games is to the olympics.

And of those the original hosts France had to hand back the rights because they couldn't secure the funding from the Govt as there was no interest in doing so.

 

[LevitatingSocks]

There are only like 4 countries that could host this. This will be what the commonwealth games is to the olympics.

Even then it's arguably an afterthought in the one country where league is the dominant code. At least the other countries are competitive in the commonwealth games without importing players born and raised in the one place league is popular.

 

[Adam84]

* Brett Robinson considering whether it's his turn to stick his neck up to be chopped down by the rugby establishment.

Interesting to see that RFU have joined Australia, New Zealand and Japan in backing Brett Robinson

Six Nations split as RFU backs ‘progressive’ candidate to lead World Rugby

Growth in new markets, player safety and £800m offer to take Nations Championship to Qatar are big issues, with former Australia flanker Brett Robinson and John Jeffrey set to be election candidates

www.thetimes.com