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the Welsh FA bans Delilah, the unofficial anthem of its supporters, which evokes a feminicide

the Welsh FA bans Delilah, the unofficial anthem of its supporters, which evokes a feminicide

By David Reyrat with Reuters Published 38 minutes ago, Update just now Famous Welsh star Tom Jones released this tragic love song in 1968, which became a hit. Panoramic THE SCAN SPORT – Welsh rugby leaders have removed star Tom Jones’ famous 1968 song from their choir repertoire because of its “problematic” lyrics. Welsh rugby …

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Fiji lose their coach Vern Cotter, who resigned, seven months before the World Cup

Fiji lose their coach Vern Cotter, who resigned, seven months before the World Cup

By Le Figaro with AFP Published 4 hours ago, Update 1 hour ago Vern Cotter LORRAINE O’SULLIVAN / PANORAMIC Hard blow for Fiji with the announcement of the departure of their coach for “personal reasons”. Fiji are looking for a new coach seven months out from the Rugby World Cup in France after New Zealander …

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"May the FFR Steering Committee wake up from the nightmare they are causing French rugby to live through..."

“May the FFR Steering Committee wake up from the nightmare they are causing French rugby to live through…”

INTERVIEW – The president of Ovale Ensemble is at the head of the opposition to the Laporte clan. He forcefully explains to Le Figaro why he was resigned. And appeals to the responsibility of the elected officials of the former president of the Federation to obtain general elections. LE FIGARO. – Why this collective program …

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for or against Laporte's candidate, the clubs will deliver their verdict today

for or against Laporte’s candidate, the clubs will deliver their verdict today

By Le Figaro with AFP Published 1 hour ago, Update just now The response of the approximately 1,500 voting clubs will be known today. CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU / AFP This Thursday, the response of the 1,490 voting clubs following the appointment of Patrick Buisson as deputy president by Bernard Laporte, will be known. The approximately 1,500 …

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68% of French people want Laporte to leave the presidency of the FFR

68% of French people want Laporte to leave the presidency of the FFR

By Arnaud Coudry Posted 2 hours ago, Update 2 hours ago Bernard Laporte at the Paris Criminal Court. Panoramic According to an Odoxa poll, more than two thirds of French people want to see the president of the Rugby Federation, convicted at first instance for corruption, leave office. Less than eight months before the World …

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former pro Bakary Meité, who became a coach in Aude, called a "banana eater" by his deputy

former pro Bakary Meité, who became a coach in Aude, called a “banana eater” by his deputy

The former Ivory Coast captain faced racism at the club he coached in the south of France. Former professional rugby player Bakary Meité, who notably worked for Massy, ​​Béziers, Stade Français Paris or Carcassonne, became coach of Rugby Entente Cabardès (REC) in Aude (which brings together teams from the villages of Conques, Pezens and Villemoustaussou). …

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referee Wayne Barnes and his family faced threats after France v South Africa

referee Wayne Barnes and his family faced threats after France v South Africa

The Englishman said his family was the target of threats on social media after the Blues’ victory over the Springboks in November. The English referee Wayne Barnes was the target of violent criticism, in particular from the South Africans and their director of rugby Rassie Erasmus, after the victory of the Blues over the Springboks …

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