European rugby peace deal agreed

The future of European rugby has been secured after all parties agreed to a new competition structure from the 2014/15 season.

The new three tier system will feature all test nations and see Welsh regions gain around an extra million pounds a year. But they'll only be one guaranteed placce in the top level, with the others determined on merit.

But they'll only be one guaranteed place in the top level - with the others determined on merit. The WRU say tonight's decision is an important landmark for the european game.

The new tournament will involve 20 teams, not 24, there'll be 6 from the Aviva Premiership, 6 from the French Top 14 and 7 from the Pro12.

The final place will then be decided by a play-off.

It sees the end of two years of dispute and disharmony.