Battle lines drawn as English and French clubs hint at action over World Rugby plans

• Premiership Rugby and Ligue Nationale de Rugby hint at action• World Rugby wants to change international calendarThe leading French and English professional clubs have hinted at possible legal action if World Rugby proceeds with its proposed plans to restructure the international game. Major unions and the international players’ union are meeting in Dublin this week to discuss a new Nations Championship concept but club representatives have not been invited. Related: Premiership must publish the salaries and remove the ambiguity | Ugo Monye Continue reading...