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# Alignment

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Six Nations confirms it's working with SANZAAR on 'aligned global calendar'

The two bodies have been in discussions during the lockdown.

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May 22nd 2020, 9:23 AM

Rory Best says virus can lead to global rugby alignment

The former Ireland captain is convinced that switching the seasons would boost northern hemisphere nations’ chances of winning the World Cup.

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Apr 21st 2020, 10:23 PM

A British and Irish League? An aligned global calendar? Maybe...

Hannah Bowe of Esportif explains why rugby is on the ‘cusp of change.’

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Apr 7th 2020, 11:45 AM