Rugby Championship 2026 Cancelled: Why?

Here’s a breakdown of how the new plans impact the All Blacks and the Rugby Championship, based ⁤on the provided ⁤text:

How the Nations Championship Fits ​In (Starting 2026):

* ‌ The All Blacks (as⁤ part of the “Rest of the World” Conference -⁤ SANZAAR sides,‌ Fiji, and likely ‌Japan) will play all six⁢ Six Nations teams.
* They will host three games in the‌ July⁤ international window and play away in November.
* The ⁢top ⁣teams⁣ from each conference will then meet in a final.
* ​ The 2026 lions tour and the new Nations Championship will likely be close together, potentially ⁢squeezing out a full Rugby Championship that ⁣year.

When Will the Rugby Championship Return?

* It’s currently ⁢”TBC” (To Be Confirmed).
*⁢ It’s‍ widely expected to‌ return in 2027, potentially with a full format⁣ due to a later-then-usual World Cup start.
* however,​ it’s also possible it won’t return until ​2029.
* When it ⁣does return, it will likely be a ⁣biennial (every two years) ‌tournament.