French rugby in turmoil as Laporte resigns as president French rugby has been thrown into further turmoil just over seven months before the World Cup as Bernard Laporte resigned as president of the French … Rugby • 27 Jan
Laporte to 'step back' from duties after trial verdict The French Rugby Federation said its president Bernard Laporte is stepping back from his duties after being sentenced on corruption charges but would remain in … Bernard Laporte • 20 Dec 22
WR refers Laporte case to independent ethics officer World Rugby has referred Bernard Laporte's decision to suspend himself from duty to its independent ethics officer for review after the governing body's vice-chairman was … Rugby • 14 Dec 22
Bernard Laporte given two-year suspended sentence A French court has sentenced French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte to a two-year suspended term for corruption, less than a year before France … Rugby • 13 Dec 22
Laporte insists Galthie 'had the right' to leave bubble French rugby chief Bernard Laporte has confirmed that national head coach Fabien Galthie had left the Six Nations secure bubble to watch his son play … Six Nations • 01 Mar 21
Laporte: No need to be alarmed about men's Six Nations French rugby federation president Bernard Laporte remains optimistic that the Six Nations will go ahead as scheduled despite the Covid-19 crisis. Rugby • 10 Jan 21
Laporte gets another term as president of French Rugby Bernard Laporte has been re-elected as president of the French Rugby Federation (FFR) for another four years after narrowly beating opposing candidate Florian Grill, the … Rugby • 03 Oct 20
Rugby chief Laporte held for questioning in France French Rugby Federation President Bernard Laporte is being held for questioning over his ties with Montpellier owner Mohamed Altrad amid an investigation into influence-peddling and … Rugby • 22 Sep 20
Six Nations organisers stay quiet on Laporte claims The organisers of the Six Nations Championship have said they won't be commenting on reports of a resumption of this year's tournament. Rugby • 22 Jul 20
Laporte gives October date for Ireland v France clash French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte has said that the 2020 Six Nations clash of France and Ireland will be rescheduled for 31 October. Rugby • 21 Jul 20
FFR approves loss-making budget to help Top 14 clubs The French rugby union federation (FFR) on Saturday approved a budget for the 2020/21 season showing a €5.6 million deficit as it scrambles to aid … Rugby • 04 Jul 20
EPCR deny that cup competitions are under threat A statement from European Professional Club Rugby has hit out at media reports reports regarding a proposal for an annual Club World Cup. Rugby • 06 Apr 20
Laporte touts Club World Cup to replace Champions Cup French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte has proposed a radical new Club World Cup tournament to replace the existing European Champions Cup in a bid … Rugby • 06 Apr 20
Laporte: Schmidt was my No 1 choice to coach France French rugby president Bernard Laporte has revealed Joe Schmidt would have been his preferred choice to replace Jacues Brunel had the country's clubs not ruled … Rugby • 12 Apr 19
Police raid French rugby headquarters Police raided the headquarters of the French Rugby Federation (FFR) as part of an investigation into alleged conflict of interest involving the federation's president Bernard … Rugby • 23 Jan 18
World Rugby: Laporte criticism 'unfounded & inaccurate' World Rugby has responded to stinging criticism by the French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte, claiming his comments were "unfounded and inaccurate". Rugby • 04 Nov 17
O'Connor: Habana intercept changed the game Leinster head coach Matt O'Connor pinpointed Bryan Habana's intercept try as the moment the tide turned in Toulon's favour in their Champions Cup semi-final clash … Rugby • 20 Apr 15
Laporte slammed with 13 week ban Toulon coach Bernard Laporte has been banned from involvement with the team on matchdays for 13 weeks after an outburst against a match referee last … Rugby • 12 Feb 14
