Por: Associated Press Sports December 13, 2022
PARIS (AP) — French rugby federation president Bernard Laporte was handed a two-year suspended sentence in a corruption case also involving a billionaire club owner, just nine months before the World Cup kicks off in France, his lawyer said Tuesday.Laporte, who is also World Rugby’s vice-chairman, was found guilty of passive corruption, influence peddling, illegal interest taking and misuse of corporate assets by a court in Paris.Laporte was... + full article
Forbes USA Business December 14, 2022
Mohed Altrad, photographed for Forbes.Photograph by Laura Stevens/The Forbes Collection; , was given an 18-month suspended prison sentence and was fined more than 50,000 Euros. According to the court, Altrad conspired with World Rugby vice chairman Bernard Laporte to make his... + más
French rugby boss Laporte sentenced in corruption case | Associated Press
New Zealand hosts World Cup as women's rugby keeps growing | Associated Press
CNN USA Sports November 14, 2022
Hong Kong CNN — The government on Monday demanded an investigation after a was played instead of the Chinese national anthem before a rugby sevens match between Hong Kong and South Korea. Event organizers played an instrumental version of as the teams lined up for the... + más
Hong Kong Demands Inquiry After Protest Song Is Played Before Rugby Match | The New York Times
Protest song played for Hong Kong rugby team in South Korea | Associated Press
Associated Press USA Sports November 10, 2022
PARIS (AP) — French financial prosecutors have raided the headquarters of the 2023 Rugby World Cup organizing committee as part of an investigation into possible management irregularities, organizers said.The searches took place after the French government asked this summer... + más
Hong Kong Rugby Sevens is back. Rugby union says demand is high despite Covid measures | CNBC
CNBC USA Business November 04, 2022
watch nowVIDEO2:2902:29Hong Kong Rugby Union discusses Covid rules at Rugby SevensThe Hong Kong Rugby Sevens tournament kicks off Friday for the first time since Covid-19 hit.While the city's pandemic regulations remain strict, Chris Brooke, chairman of the Hong Kong Rugby... + más
Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief defends currency peg, says it brings stability | CNBC
Taiwan becomes growing destination for Hong Kong residents looking for more freedom | ABC News
Associated Press USA Business October 18, 2022
LONDON (AP) — English rugby bosses are headed to a parliamentary hearing next month to address the game’s financial crisis.Wasps joined Worcester in administration on Monday, making 167 members of staff including players and coaches redundant. Both clubs had already been... + más
English rugby in turmoil with Wasps close to bankruptcy | Associated Press
Associated Press USA Sports October 08, 2022
Women’s rugby stepped into a bright new spotlight Saturday when the opening matches of the ninth Women’s Rugby World Cup were played in front of a world-record audience at Auckland’s Eden Park.France beat South Africa 40-5 in the first match of the tournament which... + más
Springboks hold out hopes of stealing title in finale | Associated Press
Associated Press USA Sports October 04, 2022
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand is host and defending champion but won’t start as favorite in the Women’s Rugby World Cup, which begins Saturday with three consecutive matches at Auckland’s Eden Park stadium.The New Zealand Black Ferns won the last world... + más
France beats South Africa as Women's Rugby World Cup begins | Associated Press
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