He went further: "If these projections were to materialise, the very existence of professional rugby on the island would be under significant threat in 2021." That’s Montpellier owned by billionaire Mohed Altrad whose construction group sponsors the French national team that Laporte used to coach. What absolutely infuriates me is that the unions and the clubs are expected to carry on playing behind closed doors. You may argue that rugby union and indeed all sports have no right to preferential treatment during this prolonged crisis, and I would agree with you. It may be news to Rupert Murdoch and the other "tellygarchs" but they do not actually rule the world.

Source: The Herald September 23, 2020 03:56 UTC