Rugby chiefs on Thursday launched a new WXV Global Series in a bid to harness the "energy" of the ongoing Women's World Cup in England.
The competition builds on the existing WXV tournament, created to bolster international women's rugby union between World Cups.
The new version will run between 2026 and 2028 and feature 18 international teams divided into two divisions.
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