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Business

The future of English domestic rugby was thrown into doubt when former international Rob Andrew quit two key organisations because national officials had failed to implement his blueprint for the game.
Events

Barcelona FC bought up chunks of Wembley history in a memorabilia auction which raised more than #25,000 ($36,300), organisers said.
Stadia

Organisers of the Rugby League World Cup are hoping for an upturn in the event?s fortunes after dire weather and disruptions to UK train services caused chaos over the first weekend of matches.
Business

The English Rugby Football Union is planning to join forces with British rugby league to pool playing and facility resources.

English Premier League soccer club Manchester United have been warned their proposed new multi-million dollar kit deal with sportswear giant Nike could breach their new club charter.
Business

A bid to attract the Ryder Cup to Scotland in 2009 has been formally launched by the government and the private sector.

No football coach in the world will enjoy their job if the European Commission presses ahead with plans to change the transfer system, according to Arsene Wenger, manager of English Premier League Arsenal.
Stadia

Wembley's new sports stadium could cost as much as #660m ($956.9m), nearly three times the original estimate.

English Premier League Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has threatened to quit club football if the European Commission goes ahead with plans to scrap the transfer system.
Business

Manchester's #22m Aquatics Centre, host for the water sports at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, has put the finishing touches to its interior fittings.
Business

The English Rugby Football Union has agreed a three-year match day sponsorship deal with international specialist banking group, Investec.
Business

Some German banks consider that Borussia Dortmund?s valuation prior flotation is too high, according to German news sources.
Business

Manchester United will confirm its #300m ($450m) kit sponsorship deal with Nike within the next week, according to media reports.

German soccer club Borussia Dortmund will offer up to 15 million shares, including a green-shoe option of 1.5 million shares, prior to listing on the Frankfurt bourse on October 31, lead underwriter Deutsche Bank has said.
Sponsorship & Marketing

World Wrestling Federation Inc is investing in its international content marketing following a period of growth in its international programme distribution.

New Zealand rugby league players have scrapped a threat to boycott next week's World Cup in Britain and confirmed their availability for the tournament.
Events

European online auction house QXL.com has scheduled its sale of Wembley Stadium memorabilia for October 30.
Business

English Premier League soccer club Leeds United on Friday scored a 75 percent lift in annual pre-tax profits, driven by record crowds last season at its Elland Road ground and success in European football.