World 12s
World 12s left in doubt after World Rugby ‘refuses to sanction’ new competition
Plans for a new 12-a-side franchise-based rugby union tournament are “dead in the water”, according to one club source, after World Rugby has refused to sanction the competition.
Ex-RFU chief Ritchie among backers of ‘£250m’ World 12s rugby tournament
Plans have today (Tuesday) been revealed for a new franchise-based rugby union tournament, which intends to see the world’s best male and female players compete in 12-a-side teams annually around the w…