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The race to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup will conclude in just a matter of weeks, with the World Rugby Council set to decide on November 15 whether France, Ireland or South Africa should host the tournament. Here, SportBusiness International examines the three contenders' bids.

The race to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup will conclude in just a matter of weeks, with the World Rugby Council set to decide on November 15 whether France, Ireland or South Africa should host the tournament. Here, SportBusiness International examines the French bid.

After a 2.4-mile swim, 112 miles of cycling and a marathon run, competitors can't wait to engage even further with Ironman, whether by social media posts, buying merchandise or having the event's logo tattooed on their skin. Dominic Bliss finds out more.

Fan engagement consultant Mark Bradley visits the Parc des Princes for Paris Saint-Germain v AS Monaco in French football's Ligue 1.

This episode of Eurosport's Sport&Co series looks at FISU's project Lausanne in Motion which looks to celebrate the benefits of sport and physical activity and aims to promote the benefits of sport at university.

The latest instalment of Eurosport's Sport&Co series looks at the partnership between European football giants Real Madrid and Hankook Tyres.

Who’d have thought that one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations would use sports tourism to drive in visitors? Christian Sylt goes behind the scenes at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports complex.

The latest instalment of Eurosport's Sport&Co series reviews FISU Forum 2016, where participants debated issues surrounding university sport and sport in general.

For the past four editions of the French Open at Roland-Garros, primary sponsors Dongfeng Peugeot (Peugeot’s partner in China), watchmaker Longines and lifestyle brand Lacoste helped create 'Roland-Garros in the City'.

Noël Le Graët, president of the Fédération Française de Football, told Frank Dunne why this summer’s Euro 2016 competition is so important for France – and not just French football.

Matt Cutler looks at four innovative sports venues opening this year. What are their unique features and how will they create revenue-generation opportunities for their owners whilst taking the live fan experience to a new level?

The Curragh and Longchamp, two of the most famous names in horse racing, are undergoing transformations. Ryan Herman reports.

Kevin Roberts investigates why and how brands are attracted to French sports properties.

SportBusiness International looks at the major sports events on the horizon for France, as well as its battlefield television broadcast industry.

Bastien Drut, French economist and consultant for Soccernomics, gives his account of how football club Paris Saint-Germain is pioneering the domestic game.

The redevelopment of the French Open’s iconic Roland Garros tennis complex has attracted significant opposition. Elisha Chauhan spoke to FFT (French Tennis Federation) Director General Gilbert Ysern about ending a challenging tête-à-tête with environmental opposition.