Georgia have begun negotiations with the backing of World Rugby for their domestic side Black Lion to join the United Rugby Championship as they continue to push for Six Nations inclusion.

The under-18s joining the Six Nations is a crucial first step for Georgia, one that World Rugby has supported the union in achieving. “In 2021, Sir Bill Beaumont, Alan Gilpin, everybody came to ...

Georgia's rugby dreams built on wild folk game. ... Yet Georgia remain locked out of the Six Nations, a closed competition that hasn't welcomed a new team since Italy joined in 2000.