Por: Associated Press Politics January 27, 2023
PARIS (AP) — With the rugby World Cup in France looming, French rugby federation president Bernard Laporte resigned from his position Friday after he was convicted in a corruption case last month, the French sports minister said.A Paris court in December found Laporte guilty of passive corruption, influence peddling, illegal interest taking and misuse of corporate assets.His stepping down came a day after French rugby clubs voted against... + full article
Associated Press USA Sports February 03, 2023
PARIS (AP) — The French Rugby Federation chose Alexandre Martinez as its interim president on Friday, one week after Bernard Laporte resigned.The 70-year-old Martinez is a former treasurer at the federation.“I thank all the members of the (federation) executive committee for... + más
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Associated Press USA Sports January 16, 2023
SYDNEY (AP) — Rugby Australia said Monday it has hired Eddie Jones to be the head coach of the Wallabies, as well as overseeing the women’s team, on a long-term deal until 2027.It said current head coach Dave Rennie “will depart the position.” He had spent three seasons... + más
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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
Associated Press USA 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... + más
French prosecutors raid 2023 Rugby World Cup headquarters | 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
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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
Springboks hold out hopes of stealing title in finale | Associated Press
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