Clubs seek meeting over Cup boycott

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Dr Millar on Monday lambasted the English and French clubs for their "absolutely disgraceful" decision to withdraw from both tiers of European competition next season in a row over voting and shareholding rights.

"Now is not a time for accusation. It should be a time for urgent discussion on how to resolve differences, and should involve all the parties," said Premier Rugby chief executive Mark McCafferty.

"PRL has made it clear that it supports a new European competition inclusive of all countries and under International Rugby Board governance, which reflects the interests of all parties.

"It is encouraging from Monday's statement that the International Rugby Board wants the voice of clubs in all countries to be heard and listened to within the system.

"Therefore, PRL has written to the chairman of the IRB asking for a meeting together with Ligue National de Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Federation Francaise de Rugby."

The Anglo-French clubs' decision not to compete in Europe stems from the RFU's refusal to hand 50% of its shareholding and voting rights in ERC to Premier Rugby.