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John Jeffrey was the only nomination for the role of Vice Chair of World Rugby. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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John Jeffrey only nomination for World Rugby Vice Chair role

13 April 2023 David Barnes 12

Former Scotland back-row will be ratified as Bernard Laporte’s successor at annual meeting of World Rugby Council on 11th May

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Mike Adamson broke Scotland's long streak without an international referee. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Features

That was the month that was: February 2021

28 February 2021 Colin Renton Comments Off on That was the month that was: February 2021

Colin Renton’s round-up of last month’s news stories from around the world, including: progress on a World Club Cup, Scots forward bulking up and a big award for Pete Eccles …

France captain Charles Ollivon is one of 11 players to have tested positive to Covid. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Sports Minister threatens to block France’s involvement in Six Nations

27 February 2021 David Barnes 4

FFR President Bernard Laporte says that “to my knowledge, nobody’s at fault” …

Huw Jones carries the ball for Scotland into a tackle from South African captain Siya Kolisi during last meeting between the two sides in November 2018. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson
International

Will South Africa replace Japan in ‘Eight Nations’ tournament?

31 August 2020 David Barnes 2

French power-broker Bernard Laporte says that current world champions may be in line to play Scotland at Murrayfield this Autumn …

Sean Maitland scores for Scotland against France during the 2020 Six Nations. Image: FOTOSPORT/DAVID GIBSON
International

Bernard Laporte says that CVC’s Six Nations buy-in is imminent

5 July 2020 David Barnes 7

FFR President says the deal will be worth around £67.5 million to French rugby over five years …

French federation President Bernard Laporte in discussion with Princess Anne ahead of Scotland's Six Nations clash against France last month. Image: FOTOSPORT/DAVID GIBSON
Edinburgh Rugby

EPCR and World Rugby appear on collision course over World Club Cup plan

7 April 2020 David Barnes 5

French powerbroker Bernard Laporte believes new tournament could be the salvation of rugby in the aftermath of the coronavirus crisis …

Could Tendai Mtawarira [in the centre] be headed to England? Image: Sportpix - Kevin Booth / Steve Haag / David Gibson
International

That was the month that was: November 2019

2 December 2019 Colin Renton Comments Off on That was the month that was: November 2019

Salary caps, sliding player numbers, South Korea and Scots abroad were all making waves during the month of November …

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FRENCH PERSPECTIVE: ‘DEFEAT IS FORBIDDEN’

10 February 2017 Colin Renton Comments Off on FRENCH PERSPECTIVE: ‘DEFEAT IS FORBIDDEN’

by COLIN RENTON IN a departure from tradition, France will take the field against Scotland on Sunday in shirts bearing an advertisement. However, it seems that the French Federation is taking a modest step towards …

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