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SPORT Coventry City returns to Ricoh Arena
English Football League One club Coventry City is set to make a return to the Ricoh Arena, agreeing a two-year deal to return to the ground aſter playing a season of home games at Sixfields in Northampton. Te Sky Blues had been
forced to leave the Ricoh after a long-running row over rent with stadium owners Arena Coventry (ACL), which was owed unpaid rent of more than £1m by the League One club dating back to early 2012. Following a month of
Te club leſt the Ricoh last season aſter a pay dispute with the stadium owners
negotiations, the payment issue has been resolved and Coventry can now return to the Ricoh, with special dispensation from the Football League. An agreement will run until 2016, with the possibility of extend- ing that deal until 2018. Te club returns to the Ricoh Arena for the first time on 6 September, when the side takes on Gillingham FC. In a statement from the club, development
director of Coventry City, Steve Waggott, said: “We are under no illusion what a difficult 12
months it has been for the supporters and that was uppermost in our thinking as we worked to get this deal done. Tere has had to be compro- mise on both sides and the commercial details of the deal will remain confidential. “Now it is all about looking forward to a
really exciting season with a real chance of success. I am sure every fan will want to give (manager) Steven Pressley, their full backing for the season.” Details:
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International Rugby Board set for rebrand
The International Rugby Board (IRB) is set to be renamed World Rugby later this year, as part of a major rebranding programme. The new brand, which
includes a new logo, will be revealed at the IRB World Rugby Conference and Exhibition being held in London on 17 November. According to IRB officials,
the move is a “mission state- ment”, intended to reflect rugby’s expansion into new territories around the world. IRB chair Bernard Lapasset
Te Rugby World Cup 2015 will be staged in England
said that globally, rugby participation has increased by more than 2 million players over the past four years and there are now 6.6 mil- lion regular players around the world. He added that growth has been driven by the
commercial success of the Rugby World Cup, the IRB’s development strategies and record investment, strong and vibrant unions and rugby’s re-inclusion in the Olympic Games. “Rugby continues to thrive, reach out and
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engage new audiences and participants in record numbers and the IRB has been at the heart of that growth,” Lapasset said. “We’re committed to furthering that growth
beyond our traditional family and fan base. Tis move is more than just a name change, it is a mission statement.” Te rebrand will not impact Rugby World Cup 2015 branding or positioning, which will remain with its logo for the cur- rent event cycle. Details:
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