World Rugby Chief Says Japan 2019 Poses a Risk -- Federations Focus
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Lapasset Turns Focus to Rio 2016 Rugby -- On the Scene
(ATR) Paris 2024 bid chief Bernard Lapasset refuses to speculate on his future as chairman of World Rugby.
Lapasset: Rugby World Cup Too Big to Miss -- Federations Focus
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IAAF Candidates Enjoy Creativity of Bahamas Relays -- Federations Focus
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Oslo 2022 Decision; Pakistan Elections; Oceania Starts RWC Qualifying
(ATR) City Council set to vote on Oslo 2022 ... Disputed NOC in Pakistan schedules elections ... Oceania kicking of Rugby World Cup qualifying ... More inside this Olympic Newsdesk ...