World Rugby Bans Russia

LONDON: World Rugby has followed football's authorities FIFA and UEFA in banning Russia from its competitions amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

On Tuesday, rugby's governing body confirmed its decision to ban Russia's national side as well as the country's domestic club teams. Russia's Rugby Europe clash with Six Nations hopefuls Georgia was postponed almost as soon as the invasion of Ukraine began. And now their indefinite suspension has been confirmed by World Rugby, their chances of qualifying for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France now look over. Agencies

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