Sir Bill Beaumont

World Rugby Chairman will be meeting the Chairmen, CEOs from tier one unions and Fiji and Japan player representatives in Dublin later this month.

According to World Rugby, Sir Bill Beaumont is convening the meeting in light of the ongoing speculation of Pacific Island’s likely exclusion from World League.

He says the meeting is set to discuss a way forward for an annual competition.

Beaumont in his statement says it is a complex process with multiple stakeholders, some with differing views

He adds only by working together in the interests of the global game can we achieve something truly impactful in this important area for rugby’s future global growth.