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Six Nations and Sanzaar push to eliminate relegation in Nations Championship

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Six Nations and Sanzaar push to eliminate relegation in Nations Championship

Summary

Six Nations and Sanzaar are challenging World Rugby over relegation rules in the Nations Championship. Ten leading unions have established the F10 consortium to manage the championship and its media rights. Some unions are advocating against the possibility of relegation due to financial concerns, particularly if they enter a second tier. This debate comes in light of the Championship's promotion and relegation structure set for 2030.

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By the Numbers

•F10 unions express concern over financial losses from relegation.
•Relegation proposal is planned for the 2030 Nations Championship.
•Debate intensifies between leading unions and World Rugby administration.
•F10 has been established to control broadcast and commercial rights.

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1:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Six Nations and Sanzaar face new battle with World Rugby in bid to scrap relegation

What they're saying

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F10 unions fear financial loss if they play in second tier Promotion/relegation set for 2030 Nations Championship The Six Nations and Sanzaar are facing another battle with World Rugby over a desire from some unions to ensure that none of them can be relegated from the Nations Championship. As reported last week by the Guardian, the 10 leading unions have set up a new company, F10, to run the Nations Championship and sell their broadcast and commercial rights for all competitions other than the World Cup, which remains the property of the global governing body, World Rugby. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Exclusive by Matt Hughes

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