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French rugby in turmoil as Laporte gets suspended sentence over corruption

Paris (AFP) - French rugby was reeling Tuesday after federation president Bernard Laporte received a two-year suspended prison sentence on corruption charges just nine months before France hosts the sport's World Cup.

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Laporte: tarnished French rugby supremo who relishes challenges

Paris (AFP) - Bernard Laporte, the president of the French Rugby Federation (FFR), has been a player, coach and even a government minister, overcoming controversy and setbacks to become one of the most powerful figures in the sport.

AFP

French rugby chief hit with corruption ruling ahead of World Cup

Paris (AFP) - A French court on Tuesday sentenced French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte to a two-year suspended term on corruption charges, less than a year before France hosts the sport's World Cup.

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French rugby supremo Laporte convicted less than a year before World Cup

Paris (AFP) - A French court on Tuesday sentenced French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte to a two-year suspended term for corruption, less than a year before France hosts the World Cup.

AFP

French Rugby World Cup ticketing in prosecutors' sights: ministry

Paris (AFP) - French prosecutors are scrutinising the use of company cars by the sacked former boss of the 2023 Rugby World Cup organisers as well as the ticketing system for the competition, France's sports ministry said Thursday.

AFP

Tonight's rugby news as Ellis Jenkins returns, controversial ref handed reprieve and World Cup HQ raided

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Wales Online

Rugby World Cup 2023 chief axed after presiding over ‘climate of terror’

Claude Atcher had already been suspended in August following an internal investigation

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Prosecutors seek jail time for French rugby boss in graft trial

Paris (AFP) - French prosecutors on Tuesday demanded prison time for Bernard Laporte, a towering figure in French rugby, for corruption and influence-peddling in a high-profile trial making waves only a year before France hosts the World Cup.

AFP

French rugby supremo Bernard Laporte faces corruption trial

Bernard Laporte, the man in charge of the French Rugby Federation, appeared in court Wednesday charged with corruption and influence-peddling – just a year out from the French-hosted Rugby World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

Today's rugby news as chief due in court today and Jamie Roberts brands Vakatawa 'unplayable' at his best

Your rugby morning headlines for Wednesday, September 7.

Wales Online

Laporte: French rugby supremo who relishes challenges

Paris (AFP) - Bernard Laporte, the president of the French Rugby Federation (FFR), has served as a player, coach and even a minister, overcoming controversy and setbacks to become one of the most powerful figures in the sport.

AFP

French rugby boss Laporte's graft trial opens

Paris (AFP) - Bernard Laporte, a towering figure in French rugby, went on trial Wednesday facing charges of corruption and influence-peddling in a high-profile case making big waves only a year before France hosts the World Cup.

AFP

Today's rugby news as WRU announce changes to leagues and fans left 'gutted' by Welsh star's release

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Wales Online

French rugby in perfect harmony 18 months before home World Cup

Strength in depth in the playing ranks and open-minded coaches have guided France to the grand slam and now the biggest prize awaits

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