Today's rugby news as Anglo-Welsh double-headers mooted and World Rugby told to act over outrage

Anglo-Welsh double-headers mooted and World Rugby told to act over outrage.

Martin Anayi wants to stage double-header between United Rugby Championship and English Premiership teams at the same stadium. He also wants the two leagues to be more collaborative. Anyi is also working on setting up a new cup involving URC clubs and exploring the possibility of English clubs joining. He officially backed proposals for a Club World Cup. World Rugby told to act over outrage. The news comes as Anglo-Welsh doubleheader mooted and World rugby told not to do anything about it.

World Rugby told to act over controversial call. Referee Mathieu Raynal penalised Aussie fly-half Bernard Foley for time-wasting. Former All Blacks wing John Kirwan has come to the defence of Foley. Kirwans believes the issue of time wasting in the modern elite game needs to be addressed. He claims the ref's call was not appropriate in this case. World Rugby will decide what type of game they want in 12 months' time. Anglo-Welsh double-headers mooted. The Rugby World Cup takes place in 2016.

Josh Adams believes Wales are close to finding cohesion ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Wales won the Six Nations in South Africa but lost the series to world champions Italy. The 2023 World cup is being held in France. Cardiff beat Munster 20-13 in their league opener at the weekend. Adams is focusing on the play-offs for Cardiff. He admits he wasn't at his best in the recent Six nations. His focus is on improving his game. It was a long year for him. There are changes coming to the team. They are looking forward to a new season. "When you start a season you always look to better your last."

Scarlets lost 23-23 to Ospreys in their opening United Rugby Championship match on Friday night. Dwayne Peel is frustrated with his team's performance. Johnny McNicholl and Tomas Lezana will be assessed this week. Scarlets face Peel's former side Ulster on Saturday at 1pm kick-off. i in the rugby news today's rugby scandal involves Anglo-Welsh double-headers mooted and World Rugby told to act over outrage.