URC dismiss ‘unsubstantiated’ reports of a merger with the English Premiership

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The United Rugby Championship have dismissed reports that they were involved in talks of a merger between themselves and the English Premiership.

have dismissed reports that they were involved in talks of a merger between themselves and the English Premiership.that would see South African and Italian teams out in the cold.However, the URC hit back late on Friday, saying that the reports were “unsubstantiated“.

“Since the introduction of the four South African teams in 2021, the league has enjoyed a sustained period of outstanding success achieving record audiences, attendances, social media growth and new levels of competitiveness.

 

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