
Share
6th October 2021
01:51pm BST

We could see the likes of Saracens taking on Crusaders in a new Club World Cup. (Credit: Getty Images)[/caption]
This expanded club competition is part of ongoing chats of a global rugby calendar that has the same start and end date in both hemispheres. As part of his outgoing statement, Halliday declared:
"EPCR has signed a new eight-year agreement which I believe is a triumph of negotiation and shared objectives between the leagues and unions of Europe.No further details on dates, competition structure, qualifying requirements or clubs involved was provided. One suspects there is still plenty of talking to be done. From the EPCR perspective, that ball passes - albeit on an interim basis, for now - to Anthony Lepage, who has been appointed chief executive while a recruitment process goes through the gears. WATCH HOUSE OF RUGBY U.R.C HERE:"This will guarantee the long-term future of both the Heineken Champions Cup and the EPCR Challenge Cup. At the same time, this will create clarity for the international and club calendar.”
"From this new agreement, we are now working on the participation of the South African provinces and building towards a Club World Cup every four years which would replace the latter stages of the Heineken Champions Cup.
"Together with our improved formats, reduced pool matches and more knockout rugby, EPCR is in a great position to grow."
Explore more on these topics: