Bernard Lapasset news

The birthplace of rugby will be the permanent home for the sport’s Hall of Fame, which will celebrate legends and definitive moments in its history. ... More

Bill Beaumont, the former England rugby international, has been officially appointed as the chair of World Rugby. The Rugby Football Union (RFU) chair and Argentinian ... More

The organisers of Paris’ bid for the 2024 Olympic Games have signed an “environmental” deal with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to sure up its ... More

The French public is being encouraged to submit ideas for Paris’ 2024 Olympic bid in what is being dubbed the “biggest ever” public engagement initiative ... More

Former England international lock Bill Beaumont is set to become chair of World Rugby after being revealed as the only candidate in the running for ... More

Bill Beaumont – the chair of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) – has revealed his vision for the sport as he bids to become chair ... More

The Rugby World Cup 2015 – which kicks off today – has already broken all previous ticket sales records and looks set to be the ... More

The International Rugby Board (IRB) will renamed World Rugby later this year, as part of a major rebranding programme. The new brand, which includes a ... More

Rugby World Cup 2011, held in New Zealand, produced short-term economic benefits of NZ$1.73bn (US$1.45bn, 1.10bn euro, £891m), according to a report by the country’s ... More

A new study by the Centre for the International Business of Sport (CIBS) has reported that global rugby union participation is up nearly a fifth ... More

England has been selected to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup after the International Rugby Board (IRB) accepted the competition organisers' recommendation to select the ... More

England appears to be on course to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup after the Rugby Football Union's (RFU) bid received the backing of tournament ... More