World Rugby floats plans for Six Nations match in US but England unlikely to participate
World Rugby is exploring the possibility of hosting a Six Nations match in the United States to increase the sport's commercial profile ahead of the 2031 World Cup. However, England is unlikely to participate due to the significant revenue generated by home matches at Twickenham.
Why it matters
This reflects the tension between traditional rugby unions protecting their financial interests and the global governing body's desire to expand the sport into the American market.
Around 85% of the RFU’s revenues come from England men’s fixtures at Twickenham. Around 85% of the RFU’s revenues come from England men’s fixtures at Twickenham. Rugby union World Rugby floats plans for Six Nations match in US but England unlikely to participate Governing body floating staging Ireland v Italy in US
World Rugby eyes commercial value in American fixtures
Prefer the Guardian on Google World Rugby wants a Six Nations match to be staged in the US and has offered financial incentives to the unions to do so – but England have effectively ruled themselves out on the grounds that fixtures at Twickenham are too lucrative.
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