URC chiefs have denied reports that the league is in talks over a British and Irish League, with the statement issued by the league this afternoon not mentioning a potential merger with the English Premiership.

Multiple options are reportedly on the table, including an Anglo-Welsh competition, in order to boost revenues.

Let’s be brutally frank. Would any resultant “Super League” be a massive improvement or shift the dial in terms of its financial uplift?

The URC and the English Premiership could soon become one as talks over a merger are underway, according to a new report. Formerly known as the Pro12, the Pro12, and the Celtic League, the URC has gone through many guises throughout the years.

The Irish Rugby Football Union is understood to be supportive of discussions over a potential merger between the United Rugby Championship and the Premiership amid ongoing talks between the two leagues.