Held this Monday in Dublin at the first meeting organized by World Rugby between the main national federations (England, South Africa, Argentina, Australia, Scotland, Fiji, France, Japan, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand and Wales), Professional Leagues (Top 14 and Premiership in the lead) as well as the organizers of the Six Nations Tournament and the Rugby Championship. After these initial negotiations, it was agreed that the global overhaul of the international calendar will not start in 2020. A decision will however be taken on June 30 to decide on the number of international matches that will take place this year in October. November (with the possibility of rescheduling the canceled June tests).
The abolition of summer tours from 2021, in favor of a new enlarged international window (up to 8 days, in the form of a Nations Cup), remains under study. “The participants also committed to continue examining the detailed economic and health consequences for the players of a potential new international window moved to October and November from 2021, replacing the tests in July. This review will be done in close collaboration with professional leagues to better assess its viability and attractiveness. ”
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