The staggering pay disparity for Nations Championship sides as match fees and daily allowance revealed

A significant pay disparity has been revealed among nations competing in the Rugby Nations Championship, with match fees and daily allowances varying dramatically between teams. The figures highlight a stark financial gap between established northern hemisphere nations and their southern hemisphere or emerging nation counterparts, with some players described as effectively 'playing for petrol money.' The inequality has prompted criticism that the global rugby structure remains dominated by wealthier northern nations, leaving smaller or developing nations at a severe financial disadvantage.