Wales
Scarlets merger with Ospreys “off the table”
Ospreys and Scarlets ready to merge
Premier League turns eyes toward the US for new CEO
Women’s Rugby World Cup attracts record hosting interest
World Rugby has today (Wednesday) announced that Australia, England, France, New Zealand, Portugal and Wales have confirmed their intention to bid for the 2021 Women’s World Cup.
Champions Trophy exits ICC calendar with T20 to the fore
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed further efforts to position Twenty20 as the format to boost the sport’s global growth as the Champions Trophy was removed from the calendar and proposals to utilise London Stadium as a 2019 World Cup venue were cast aside.
ECB appoints panel to mastermind formation of new T20 competition
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today (Wednesday) unveiled a new body designed to drive forward the formation of its new Twenty20 competition.
ECB names venues for new Twenty20 competition
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has named the eight venues for its new Twenty20 competition under a revamped model for assigning rights to its major events.
Welsh Rugby Union to enhance fan experience with Fanatics deal
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has entered into a long-term partnership with Fanatics as part of an effort to boost the experience of supporters at its retail and online stores, as well as support its ‘Pass It Back’ grassroots initiative.
Two Circles lands Cricket World Cup marketing contract
Sports marketing agency Two Circles has been appointed as the official data and insight partner of the 2019 Cricket World Cup, which will take place in England and Wales.
RLIF planning new Six Nations competition
Rugby League Ireland chairman Richard Egan has said that the Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) is planning to launch a Six Nations tournament next year as part of an effort to enhance the presence of Northern Hemisphere countries on the sport’s global stage.
Swansea City agrees stadium deal
Premier League football club Swansea City has agreed terms on a deal with Swansea Council to take on full operational control of its Liberty Stadium home.
Giro d’Italia confirmed for historic start in Israel
The Israeli sports ministry has today (Thursday) confirmed that the country will host the ‘Big Start’ of the 2018 Giro d’Italia cycling race.
South African teams set to join expanded Pro12
An agreement has been reached for South African rugby teams the Cheetahs and Southern Kings to enter the Pro12 pan-European competition after losing their Super Rugby status, according to multiple reports.
Government rejects funding request from Circuit of Wales
The troubled Circuit of Wales development has today (Tuesday) suffered a major blow after the Welsh government rejected a request for more than £200m (€225.9m/$253.1m) in taxpayer-funded guarantees.