Summer rugby has a nice ring to it. If such a perfect world existed, however, then rugby wouldn't still find itself in the same position as it was 13 years ago when the bigwigs first met to discuss aligning the global season. It goes without saying that not everyone fits into that category, but it is a significant amount to warrant a fair degree of caution before jumping for joy at the idea of summer rugby. It is also worth asking: what would summer rugby mean for the amateur game? The IRFU may well row in behind them because taking on the GAA is a battle rugby will not be able to win.

Source: The Herald June 16, 2020 01:30 UTC