France, not South Africa, to host 2023 World Cup after secret ballot
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auFrance will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup in a huge surprise after the World Rugby Council went against the recommendations of an extensive evaluation report in a secret ballot. South Africa had been recommended...
France selected to host 2023 Rugby World Cup ahead of South Africa – video report
8 years ago by The GuardianFrance will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, it was announced on Wednesday, after beating South Africa and Ireland in a vote. The South African bid had been World Rugby's recommendation to host the tournament...
Bravo, France, but at what cost to rugby’s transparency and integrity? | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianFrance will put on a good show but the vote to award it rather than South Africa a second World Cup has all the hallmarks of naked self-interestIt is worth keeping in mind on these occasions that rugby...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance win the vote to host 2023 Rugby World Cup The World Rugby Council today has chosen France ahead of South Africa to be the host nation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. France received 24...
France win the vote to host 2023 Rugby World Cup
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Council today has chosen France ahead of South Africa to be the host nation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. France received 24 votes to South Africa’s 15 in the final round...
France win shock vote to host 2023 Rugby World Cup
8 years ago by The Guardian• Favourites South Africa snubbed in secret London ballot • World Rugby council also overlooks IrelandFrance is toasting the announcement that it will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being named...
Quartet ink new deals with London Irish
8 years ago by London IrishSebastian De Chaves, Dave Porecki and Ollie Hoskins have all extended their contracts with London Irish. De Chaves, 27, joined the Exiles from Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2016/17...
Super Rugby set for USA debut
8 years ago by South African RugbyThe Stormers and Bulls will break new ground when they face off in a pre-season encounter in Los Angeles on February 3, 2018. The match will be played as a curtain-raiser for the clash between...
South Africa set to be awarded 2023 Rugby World Cup
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auSouth Africa will expect to win the right to host Rugby World Cup 2023 once and for all in London. Ireland and France have refused to give up the fight but both are likely to wind up disappointed by Wednesday’s...
Ireland’s last-ditch lobbying has South Africa in a sweat over 2023 World Cup
8 years ago by The Guardian• Council of rugby union’s governing body will announce hosts on Wednesday• South Africa’s perceived arrogance has emboldened Ireland and FranceSouth Africa remain the strong favourites to be awarded...
