World Rugby suspends Russia and Belarus

London, United Kingdom) , World Rugby has announced that it has suspended “until further notice“Russia Membership” Within the world body of this sport. At the same time, Russia and Belarus have been suspended forever “until further notice“From all rugby activities at international level,, This means that Moscow’s small hopes of qualifying for next year’s World Cup in France have been completely wiped out.

world rugby press release

,World Rugby condemned Russia’s aggressive invasion of Ukraine and facilitated this action by Belarus“, reads a statement.”The World Rugby Executive Committee has today decided to take more immediate measures to protect the rugby family and to take a strong stand against conflict in line with the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee.“, continues the note, announces”Full and immediate suspension of Russia and Belarus from all international rugby activities and cross-border activities of rugby clubs until further notice“, In addition to this “Full and immediate suspension of the membership of the Russian Rugby Union in World Rugby until further notice,