Six Nations and Sanzaar unions to jointly sell global rugby rights

• The unions have formed a new company to manage the Nations Championship and sell rights.
• This is the first revenue-sharing model in sports for these unions.
• The southern hemisphere nations will receive a share of the profits from the rights sales.
• The deal includes marquee rugby properties like the Six Nations and British and Irish Lions series.
• The move aims to expand the commercial profile and revenue of the sport.