Laporte steps aside as FFR president

President of the French Rugby Federation, Bernard Laporte (second from left), following the Six Nations match between France and England on March 19, 2022 (by John Berry/Getty Images)
President of the French Rugby Federation, Bernard Laporte (second from left), following the Six Nations match between France and England on March 19, 2022 (by John Berry/Getty Images)

Bernard Laporte has decided to abide by a recommendation from the Ethics Committee of the French Rugby Federation (FFR) to step aside as president of the governing body, ahead of a meeting with Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castera.

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