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New global 12-a-side rugby union tournament launches with aim of injecting $345m into the game

  • Annual international 12s competition for men and women is targeting new fans through an innovative shortened format
  • The inaugural World 12s tournament will see 192 of the world’s best male players from Tier One and Tier Two nations selected via auction to represent eight franchised teams
By Arab News ·

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