Club World Cup: It's On - Rugby Morning

In Today's Edition

April 9, 2024

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USA Women's Sevens: Hong Kong Sevens Dream Team (HSBC SVNS)

Takeaway: Veterans Ilona Maher and Alev Kelter were named to the Hong Kong SVNS Dream Team.

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It's On: Rugby Union's First Club World Cup Set to Be Staged in June 2028 (The Guardian)Takeaways:

Feature 16 clubs (top eight from Champions Cup & six from Super Rugby and likely two from Japan Rugby League One)
- Speculation: There are rumors that a US team could be one of the two additional spots
Held every four years, beginning in June 2028
2028 competition to be held in Europe, with subsequent editions played at the same time each year
Both Northern and Southern Hemisphere club competitions agreed to host their finals in May (instead of June) to accommodate the new tournament

Lost in the News:

In June, EPCR officials will discuss a format for an inaugural Women's Champions Cup to begin in 2026.

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First XV: Super Rugby Americas First XV for Week 7 (Super Rugby Americas)

Takeaway: American Raptors' center Watson Filikitonga was named to the First XV for Week 7.

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Women's Rankings: Las Leonas Close on Another European Crown (World Rugby)

Takeaway: Spain is closing in on their "11th Rugby Europe Women's Championship title" after a 22-15 win over the Netherlands. Spain remains in 13th place.

Debut: Andorra, a small country between Spain and France, beat Bulgaria 119-0 in their Test debut.

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‍Men's Rankings: History-Making Sweden Eye Top 30 in World Rugby Men's Rankings Powered by Capgemini (World Rugby)

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High School Rugby: Latest Boys School Team Rugby Top 50 (Goff Rugby Report)

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‍Hong Kong SVNS: Seven Things We Learned in Hong Kong (World Rugby)

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‍Online Abuse: World Rugby Welcomes First Prosecution for Online Hate at Rugby World Cup 2023 (World Rugby)