Rugby’s New Dawn: SANZAAR’s 2026 Plan and Pat Lambie on the Game’s Future

17/10/2025 1h 4min

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Rugby is entering a new era. Xola Ntshinga and Sim Xabanisa unpack SANZAAR’s bold 2026–2030 plan — the pause of The Rugby Championship, the rise of the Nations Cup, and the move toward a global season.Pat Lambie joins the show to reflect on the changes, player safety, and the next evolution of the game. From concussion awareness to the All Blacks’ massive 2026 tour, this episode dives deep into rugby’s biggest transformation in decades.🎧 Listen now and follow “That Rugby Union Show” for new episodes every week.💬 Send us your voice note or message on Spotify — tell us if you back the new plan or think it’s gone too far.📺 Watch the full video version on YouTube: That Rugby Union Channel

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