French Rugby Federation (FFR)
FDJ presence in French sport expands with FFR deal
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has signed a sponsorship contract with France’s national lottery operator Française des Jeux (FDJ).
Amazon recommits to rugby with Autumn Nations Series agreement
Online retail giant Amazon has doubled down on its commitment to broadcasting rugby union in the UK in a deal to show the ‘Autumn Nations Series’.
French Rugby Federation green lights CVC’s Six Nations investment
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has approved CVC Capital Partners’ proposed investment in the Six Nations, stating the private equity giant’s offer represents a “great opportunity” for French and Eur…
FFR extends with RATP Group for four more seasons
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has renewed with long-term sponsor, transport provider RATP Group
IMG signs up Oreca to operate new French rugby online store
The IMG agency has brokered an agreement for Oreca, the multi-channel distribution company heavily involved in motor sports, to operate the online store of the French Rugby Federation (FFR)
Laporte holds off competition to retain FFR presidency
Bernard Laporte will lead the French Rugby Federation (FFR) into its staging of the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being re-elected as president of the governing body
Laporte questioned in French probe, denounces attempted ‘coup’
Bernard Laporte, president of the French Rugby Federation (FFR), has been questioned by police as part of an ongoing inquiry into claims he favoured Top 14 club Montpellier, which is owned by his friend,…
Renault returns to sponsor French Rugby Federation after eight-year gap
French carmaker Renault has become a second-tier official partner of the French Rugby Federation (FFR) and its national rugby union teams
FFR seeks exemption to host 55,000 fans at Six Nations clash
Bernard Laporte, president of the French Rugby Federation (FFR), has boldly asked for an exemption that would allow Paris’ Stade de France to welcome 55,000 fans for the rescheduled Six Nations match a…
CVC ‘close to’ Six Nations deal, FFR projecting losses
French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte has revealed private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is close to finalising a deal to acquire a stake in the Six Nations tournament, as the national…
IMG adds global FFR licensing agreement to rugby portfolio
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has struck a four-year deal with IMG for the agency to become its exclusive global licensing representative
Renault set to reignite French Rugby Federation sponsorship
French car manufacturer Renault has co-signed of a letter of intent with the French Rugby Federation (FFR) to return as a major sponsor of French rugby