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French rugby hit by racism after women's team is targeted by opposing players during a match
The insults descending from the stands were vicious, rude and racist, but not unusual. “Go back home!” What was more unusual was when they came from the players on the other team. “I've got the African in check.” “Filthy Black."...
Australia's Hooper hopes to transition from 15s to rugby sevens in time for the Paris Olympics
SYDNEY (AP) — After setting records in the traditional game, ex-Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is ready to complete the transition to rugby sevens in a bid to play for Australia at the Paris Olympics. Hooper has been picked in Australia’s 13-man squad for next month’s Hong...
Brisbane Olympics organizers scrap plans for their 2032 centerpiece and reject new stadium idea
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Brisbane Olympics organizers have scrapped plans to demolish and rebuild an iconic cricket ground as the centerpiece of the 2032 Games while also rejecting a review panel's recommendation for a new stadium in city parklands. Queensland state's Premier...
After helping France win LA Sevens, Dupont has Olympic gold in mind
PARIS (AP) — After helping France win the Los Angeles Sevens, Antoine Dupont has his sights firmly set on Olympic gold at the Paris Games. France beat Britain 21-0 in the men’s final in Carson, California, on Sunday to claim its first title in the rugby sevens world series in 19...
Australia's National Rugby League following NFL model in trying to expand its footprint to the US
LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Australia’s National Rugby League decided to try to expand its reach to the United States, it used a distinctly American sport as a model. The NFL annually plays regular-season games in London, is in the midst of a four-year commitment to Germany and in...
Antoine Dupont takes first steps in his bid to help France win rugby sevens at Paris Games
VANCOUVER, Canada (AP) — Standout scrumhalf Antoine Dupont has taken the first steps in his bid to help France win the rugby sevens at the Paris Olympics this summer. Dupont came on midway through the second half in a 24-12 win against the United States and once again in a 40-7 win...
New Zealand police are investigating abuse and death threats against Rugby World Cup officials
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand police are investigating alleged death threats made against referees involved the Rugby World Cup in France last year. The acting director of the National Criminal Investigations Group, Detective Inspector Stuart Mills, confirmed Friday...
All Blacks and Flying Fijians will play rugby test in San Diego in July
SAN DIEGO (AP) — New Zealand is playing a home test abroad for the first time when it faces South Pacific rival Fiji at San Diego State's Snapdragon Stadium on July 19. It will be the first time the All Blacks and the Flying Fijians meet at a neutral site, as well as Fiji's...
