The United States have been announced as the hosts of the next three editions of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Men's Nations League Finals.

winners.Russia won the inaugural men’s title here today by beating hosts France in straight sets, with the Stade

Pierre-Mauroy providing the venue for the first edition of the finals.At the conclusion of their match

United States saw off the challenge of Poland to book their place in the semi-finals of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Men's Nations League Finals in Lille.

The American team had not featured on the opening day of the finals at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, but made

Hosts France began the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Men's Nations League Finals in ideal fashion after coming from behind to beat Olympic champions Brazil in a thrilling contest in Lille.

The French team were forced to show their character throughout the match at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy,

Chinese city Nanjing has been selected as the host for the first-ever International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Women's Volleyball Nations League Finals, which will take place from June 27 to July 1.

in Nanjing.The FIVB Volleyball Nations League will be hosted in 35 cities in 21 countries with the Stade

Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, France, hosting the men’s finals from July 4 to 8.

Federation (FIVB) have announced that the Men's Volleyball Nations League Finals will be held at the Stade

Pierre Mauroy in Lille from July 4 to 8.

The Stade Pierre Mauroy is currently home to French football team Lille OSC and was opened as a multi-purpose

Pierre Mauroy reflects our vision for the Volleyball Nations League perfectly."

The FIVB aims to be at the cutting edge of sport entertainment and we firmly believe that Stade Pierre

Mauroy gives us the perfect platform to achieve this goal."

Mauroy Stadium," he said."

Ireland and France have today officially submitted their bids for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Bollaert-Delelis in Lens and Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier.France 2023 director Claude Atcher told

The Stade de France cannot oppose the will of the French state to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup."

We have had discussions with the Stade de France which were materialised by a letter for provision of

Other venues planned to be used in France are the Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux, the Stade Pierre-Mauroy

in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, the Parc Olympique Lyonnais, the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille, the Stade de la

four of the International Handball Federation (IHF) World Championships after defeating Sweden at the Stade

Pierre-Mauroy in Lille today.

Classification matches took centre stage at the International Handball Federation (IHF) Men's World Championships today as the quarter-finalists enjoyed a rest day in France.

nation will eagerly anticipate their quarter-final match tomorrow, with France due to play Sweden in the Stade

Pierre-Mauroy in Lille.Norway will be in action in the day’s first match at the La Halle de Glace Olympique

quarter-finals of the International Handball Federation (IHF) World Championships after beating Iceland at the Stade

Pierre-Mauroy in Lille today.

booked their place in the last eight with victory over Macedonia ©Getty ImagesFrance will return to the Stade

Pierre-Mauroy for their last-eight tie on Tuesday (January 24), when they will go up against the winners

major tournament for the first time after beating Belgium 3-1 in the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 at the Stade

Pierre-Mauroy in Lille.

country’s semi-final against Portugal which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday (July 6) at the Stade

Championships for the fourth time in five tournaments after beating Poland 5-3 on penalties at the Stade

for Portugal sets up a semi-final clash with either Wales or Belgium, due to face each other at the Stade

Pierre-Mauroy in Lille tomorrow.Poland made the perfect start in Marseille as Lewandowski scored the

Hosts France booked their place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA European Championships after surviving an early scare against the Republic of Ireland at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais.

receiving a red card to further dent the Republic of Ireland’s hopes of a comeback.Substitute André-Pierre

quarter-final date with Wales after thrashing Hungary 4-0, after delivering a dominant display at the Stade

Pierre-Mauroy in Lille.Defender Toby Alderweireld headed Belgium into an early lead from a free-kick

the 2016 UEFA European Championships after playing out a goalless draw with the host nation at the Stade

Pierre-Mauroy, while Albania earned their first victory at a major tournament.

France through to the last 16 of the UEFA European Championships with a 2-0 win over Albania at the Stade

crowd trouble occur at any stadium hosting their matches.Though Russia's 2-1 defeat to Slovakia at the Stade

Pierre-Mauroy in Lille largely passed without incident, aside from a flare being lit within their section

sent them second in the Group behind Wales, who are due to entertain England in a crunch clash at the Stade

their bid to claim a record fourth UEFA European Championship title by beating Ukraine 2-0 at the Stade

Pierre-Mauroy near Lille.