Wow.
BREAKING: England and French clubs to set up new competition from next season to replace Heineken Cup #rugby
— Gavin Mairs (@GavinMairs) September 10, 2013
Other teams will be invited to join the tournament
— Gavin Mairs (@GavinMairs) September 10, 2013
French clubs say they will not join any tournament without English clubs #rugby
— Gavin Mairs (@GavinMairs) September 10, 2013
Discussions between English and French clubs over format of new tournament to begin immediately. #rugby
— Gavin Mairs (@GavinMairs) September 10, 2013
Other European teams likely to be given six weeks to declare their interest in joining new tournament before the schedule is drafted #rugby
— Gavin Mairs (@GavinMairs) September 10, 2013