4 h. ago R360 respond to unions’ threat to ban players from Test rugby

Several of the world’s top rugby unions, including England, warned players against joining the rebel competition

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24 h. ago Scottish Rugby threatens to ban players who sign up for R360 rebel league in major move

Murrayfield joins leading unions to oppose rebel league

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25 h. ago WRU statement as top nations to ban players in seismic blow to Mike Tindall

A number of top Welsh players are being targeted by the rebel league, which is being spearheaded by Mike Tindall

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25 h. ago England among eight rugby nations who vow to ban players in rebel R360 league

Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationalsIreland and Scotland among those to impose sanctionGlobal rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel Rugby 360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, made clear on Tuesday that players who join the proposed new competition will be ineligible for international selection and have confirmed they will not support the venture.Rugby 360’s backers, fronted by the former England international Mike Tindall, had been hoping to launch their multi-city franchise tournament next year but have now been told to back off in no uncertain terms. “As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition,” read a statement issued by the world’s leading unions. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago England among eight rugby nations vowing to ban players in rebel R360 league

Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationalsIreland and Scotland among those to impose sanctionGlobal rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel R360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, made clear on Tuesday that players who join the proposed new competition will be ineligible for international selection and have confirmed they will not support the venture.R360’s backers, fronted by the former England international Mike Tindall, had been hoping to launch their multicity franchise tournament next year but have now been told to back off in no uncertain terms. “As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition,” read a statement issued by the world’s leading unions. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Tube row: TfL accused of blocking better pensions and sick pay for thousands of low

TfL commissioner Andy Lord urges unions to accept three-year pay deal to lift threat of more strikes on London Underground

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8 d. ago Arsenal coach slapped with suspension by UEFA after 'insulting' incident

Arsenal youth coach David Horseman has been handed a one-match ban by UEFA after he was found to have insulted players or others present during a recent UEFA Youth League clash

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3 w. ago Tennis player given lifetime ban and slapped with massive fine for 'role in fixing 22 matches'

Jatuporn Na Lamphun has been banned from playing, coaching at, or attending tennis tournaments following an announcement from the International Tennis Integrity Agency

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3 w. ago Tennis player handed lifetime ban and fined £84k for 'role in fixing 22 matches'

Tennis player Jatuporn Na Lamphun has been issued with a lifetime ban and the 31-year-old has been fined £84,000 for offences under the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP)

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