World Rugby readying plan to save nations from financial collapse

Tier one Test calendar takes priority as it generates most moneySummer and autumn tour contingencies being consideredWorld Rugby is drawing up an action plan to ensure leading unions do not go to the wall as the financial impact of coronavirus starts to bite. The governing body is examining the books of all tier one nations, pledging to quickly help the most needy and prioritising the Test calendar which generates the bulk of the sport’s revenue.The Rugby Football Union said this week that it expected to lose up to £50m in the next financial year, Australia will be down £45m if the shutdown co…