The chief executive of global governing body, World Rugby, says the 2015 World Cup has beaten expectations on and off the playing field.
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From ruck to Rihanna
This time last year Wasps Rugby Football Club was putting the final touches to its move from High Wycombe to Coventry, and 12 months on is now a multi-income business.
Is rugby tackling too dangerous for school children?
More than 70 doctors and academics are calling for a ban on tackling in rugby matches played in UK and Irish schools.
Paying to get the best seats in the sport stadium
Sporting debentures offer sports organisations a way to fund capital projects, and provide sports lovers with the chance to guarantee tickets to sell-out events.
Aston Villa: Dr Tony Xia completes takeover of Championship club
Chinese businessman Dr Tony Xia succeeds Randy Lerner as chairman of Aston Villa, who were relegated from the Premier League last season.
Berlusconi: AC Milan sold to Chinese consortium
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi says he has sold football club AC Milan to a Chinese consortium.
Revving up interest
Russia will take the Formula 1 centre stage this weekend in Sochi, and race organisers hope it can boost tourism and also fuel interest in motorsport.
Is China the new footballing superpower?
How has China become a big player in football in just a few years and what has driven its growing popularity?
Rugby World Cup: Indians giving the sport a try
Rugby union was introduced to India in the 1870s but interest soon waned. However, now – in Rugby World Cup year – there are ambitions to grow the sport.
Should India relax gambling ban?
Last month a court-appointed panel recommended that India should legalise betting on cricket – but it remains a controversial subject.