World Rugby has announced the postponement of international matches planned for July on the advice of government and health agencies
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Portuguese football facing losses of €266m, warns of ‘collapse’ if league is suspended
Sónia Carneiro, executive director of Liga Portugal, has warned that the teams in the top two divisions of Portuguese league football are facing collective losses of over €250m ($304m) for the 2020-21 se…
NFL caps Super Bowl LV attendance at 22,000 fans
Super Bowl LV at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium on February 7 will officially have a capacity of 22,000 fans including 14,500 ticket buyers and 7,500 vaccinated health care workers who will be guests of…
Australia receives Rugby World Cup bid funding boost, Gosper talks up US market
Australia’s bid for the 2027 Rugby World Cup has been boosted with the federal government reaffirming its support by granting an additional A$8.8m (€5.3m/$6.2m) in funding.
Rugby Australia ‘in KKR investment talks’, returns in July with TV deal
US-based private equity firm KKR is in talks with Rugby Australia about an investment in the sport, it has been reported
Rugby Australia names Sanzaar’s Marinos as CEO
Rugby Australia has confirmed the appointment of Andy Marinos as its new chief executive officer following his unanimous endorsement from its board
World Rugby appoints LiveWire to social media role, adds Godson to broadcast team
LiveWire Sport, the UK-based digital content agency, has been appointed in a two-year agreement with World Rugby to lead the international rugby union governing body’s social channel management and paid m…