The governing body has also given the go-ahead to the expansion of the World Cup to 24 teams in time for Australia 2027.
World Rugby has approved plans to set up a new international league competition as part of part of a radical shake-up of the global calendar.
The World Rugby Council has approved transformational reform of the global men’s and women’s rugby calendars Even though the number of sides is to be increased, the adjustment means the World Cup can be reduced from seven to six weeks from October 1 to November 13, 2027, while providing the same number of minimum rest days.
It has yet to be decided which break week of the Six Nations will be removed but from 2026 the competition will reduced from seven to six weeks to free up an international weekend for the Nations Cup in November.
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