Franchise model under consideration would target expansion and end relegation in top level of men’s game
Bill Sweeney faces vote on his future after row over pay and support for grassroots game
Jim Ratcliffe’s chemicals group says it sought to renegotiate deal amid strain from high carbon taxes and energy costs
Papua New Guinea agrees security deal with Canberra and will get $385mn investment for new sports team
In November, Netflix aired its first live sporting event and more than 100mn viewers tuned in. This report analyses the ways sport now interacts with its fans and commercial backers, through the latest technologies and new takes on old traditions
World Cup hosts and favourites England aim to replicate the football team’s European success and create a lasting legacy
Joint venture of tech group Globant and Spanish football’s La Liga has pivoted to a new sport — and a new market
Home of English rugby will be rebranded from September as part of agreement with German insurer
The firm is working with rugby executives and stakeholders on ‘Project Amplify’ to unify and modernise the sport
Facing a period of transition, the sport needs to shift to entertainment to reach new fans, says Tom Harrison
World Cup win a welcome distraction from deepening economic woes under ruling ANC
Global chief Alan Gilpin says sport needs more partners to fund expansion to new spectators and emergent nations
A scarcity of adequate funding and infrastructure means the gap between rugby’s elite and the minnows remains as big as ever
In the UK the business model has been under pressure for some time
Plus, Bernie Ecclestone coughs up a sizeable fine and scheduling headache for English rugby union
Loss of stars to World Cup adds to sport’s travails in England after collapse of three top-tier clubs
Adoption of the song ‘Zombie’ by The Cranberries intensifies debate over island’s divisions and ‘Troubles’ legacy
Sports minister will attend World Cup game in Nice to monitor ‘every detail’ after queueing problems and drinks shortages
Ahead of the 2024 Olympics, officials strive to banish doubts over security following last year’s Champions League final
Comments by Mark Robinson come ahead of men’s World Cup in France
Financial hub stages premier sporting and networking event for first time in three years
As the English Premiership faces steep financial headwinds, the issue of player welfare is threatening the entire sport
Plus, football investors target Portugal and Spain, Japan’s Olympic clean-up, and more
City leaders stoke speculation on full reopening as financial hub struggles to recapture allure
Sport’s governing body seeks to raise revenues by increasing game’s popularity in US
