The ten founding Nations Championship unions met in Sydney this week to consolidate their governance structure and advance the long-term framework underpinning the tournament. The gathering follows what the unions describe as a successful Southern Hemisphere Series in July, with the new structure designed to sharpen decision-making, drive innovation and deepen fan engagement. The founding unions have framed the arrangement as complementary to World Rugby's existing role and competitions, with alignment across the international calendar a stated priority.
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Nations Championship founding unions strengthen governance framework at Sydney summit
The ten Nations Championship founding unions met in Sydney to strengthen their governance partnership and advance the tournament's long-term framework, building on July's Southern Hemisphere Series.
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