Rugby

1/25/2023 |  Fanatics To Operate Online Store For Six Nations Rugby (SGB UPDATE) Fanatics signed a partnership agreement with Six Nations Rugby to operate its online store ahead of the 2023 rugby season. The live online site sells officially-licensed products, including jerseys, training, and lifestyle wear. 

1/24/2023 |  French rugby boss held for questioning over tax issues (Associated Press (AP)) PARIS (AP) — French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte was detained for questioning Tuesday — the latest judicial twist in his battles over allegations of financial wrongdoing. 

12/16/2022 |  Worcester’s Championship return rejected but Wasps takeover approved (SportsPro Insider) English rugby union club Wasps will take their place in the second-tier Championship next season after their takeover was approved by the Rugby Football Union (RFU), but Worcester will not be joining them unless they find new buyers.

12/13/2022 |  Viaplay and Eleven swoop for European Challenge Cup rights in UK and Italy (SportsPro Insider)

• BT Sport and Sky Italia have the rights to the top-tier Champions Cup
• EPCR also has FTA deals with ITV, RTE and France Televisions

European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has secured broadcast partnerships with Viaplay in the UK and Ireland and Eleven in Italy for the second-tier European Challenge Cup competition.

12/13/2022 |  Premier Rugby Sevens League Doubles for 2022, Eyes Overseas Talent (Sportico)   Premier Rugby Sevens will double in size for the 2023 season, the upstart league announced Tuesday. Growing to eight franchises, each tied to a specific region or city with a men’s and women’s team, PR7s will feature 16 total teams next year.