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Rugby Australia chief resigns following pressure from former players

  • Rugby Sevens

Raelene Castle has resigned as Rugby Australia chief executive following pressure from a group of former players. 

Rugby Australia reported financial trouble following a legal settlement with Israel Folau ©Getty ImagesRugby

million/€5.2 million) loss for 2019.It is claimed this is mainly down to the legal settlement with player Israel


UIAA extends Presidential nomination deadline

  • Non-Olympic Sports

The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) has extended the deadline to nominate Presidential candidates until the middle of May.

Covid-19 Crisis Consultation Committee- News from member associations in Bosnia, Hong Kong, India, Israel



World Rugby to provide financial support to cash-strapped USA Rugby

  • Rugby Sevens

World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper has said the international governing body will give €1 million (£878,000/$1.1 million) in financial support to cash-strapped USA Rugby and will also offer administrative assistance.

million/€5.2 million) loss for 2019.It is claimed this is mainly down to the legal settlement with player Israel


USA Rugby file for bankruptcy as Rugby Australia report financial deficit

  • Rugby Sevens

USA Rugby have filed for bankruptcy and Australia Rugby have reported a significant financial deficit for 2019 as both organisations struggle to deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. 

claimed their significant financial deficit in 2019 is partly down to the legal settlement with player Israel

Folau ©Getty ImagesIt is claimed this is mainly down to the legal settlement with player Israel Folau


Four new nations join International Esports Federation

  • Non-Olympic Sports

The International Esports Federation (IeSF) have announced that four nations have become new members, with Colombia, Kazakhstan, Turkey and Ukraine all joining.

discipline and players who will give their all in the next 2020 IeSF Esports World Championship in Eilat in Israel



ANOCA President Berraf backs IOC stance on Tokyo 2020 amid coronavirus panic

  • ANOCA

Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) President Mustapha Berraf has said he believes Tokyo 2020 will survive the coronavirus crisis and go ahead as planned.

month.This is said to have sparked outrage in Algeria which, like many Arab nations, does not recognise Israel


Ukraine shine again on final day of Artistic Swimming World Series in Paris

  • Artistic Swimming

Ukraine won a further three gold medals as the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Artistic Swimming World Series leg in Paris reached its conclusion.

presentation which they won with 94.6000 points.This pushed hosts France into second place with 88.6667 while Israel



WBSC President hails player agreement with MLB and MLBPA for Olympic qualifiers

  • Baseball and Softball

World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari admitted they are  "thrilled" to have reached an agreement to permit players on Major League Baseball (MLB) 40-man rosters to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and the respective qualifiers.

for Tokyo 2020.Four nations have already qualified for the Olympic baseball tournament: hosts Japan, Israel



Final baseball qualifier for Tokyo 2020 postponed due to coronavirus

  • Baseball and Softball

The Baseball Final Qualifier for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has been moved from April until June due to the coronavirus outbreak.

sports event ©Getty ImagesThe winner of the tournament will earn the final berth at Tokyo 2020.Japan, Israel


Lithuania and France reach final at Baseball5 European Championship

  • Baseball and Softball

Hosts Lithuania and France will meet in the final of the inaugural Baseball5 European Championship after winning their respective last four encounters in Vilnius.

4-7, 6-2, 7-3.The French side reached the semi-finals by defeating Belarus 2-0, while Italy ousted Israel