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A red card could ruin the Rugby World Cup final – the game needs fairer, safer rulings on the field

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Close to the final whistle, with France now up 96-0, the Namibian desert turned yellower still.

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  • Close to the final whistle, with France now up 96-0, the Namibian desert turned yellower still.
  • Wayne Barnes, who will referee the RWC final between New Zealand and South Africa this weekend, is also a barrister by trade.
  • As such, he will know where the onus should lie when critical decisions need to be taken in a trial between two elite teams.

Unfair and unsafe

  • The spectacle is lost whenever there is a mismatch in numbers.
  • In a collision contest, 14 against 15 hurts the game; 13 against 15 is unwatchable – and dangerous.
  • As one would expect, it is generally the weaker of the two teams, already struggling to put up a defence, that concedes penalties and haemorrhages players.
  • It is also unsafe.

Bad rules mean bad results

  • It put Dupont out of the quarterfinal with South Africa, and may have accounted for France’s knife-edge loss in that game.
  • If they are specified in the rules, the rules need revisiting.
  • Yes, rules are central to the integrity of the game.
  • When calls are marginal and the impacts disproportionate, however, the rules need to change.

Rugby can learn from other codes

  • Each week of the playing season the AFL tribunal assesses the citations and dishes out penalties where warranted – typically suspensions – based on thorough, defended inspection.
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    Rugby union would be improved if sendings off were reserved for genuinely bad actors.

  • If the offence occurs elsewhere, rugby could borrow from AFL, with a penalty given 50 metres closer to the offending team’s goal line (up to the five-metre line).
  • No matter where on the field the crime occurred, a penalty try should be awarded between the posts.

Hopes for a fair final

  • This will be especially important at the Stade de France in Paris this weekend when the All Blacks and South Africa both go for a record fourth Rugby World Cup title.
  • Only if the case is beyond doubt on the visible evidence should there be an unlevel playing field for ten or more minutes.


Clive Thompson does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

ON LOCATION UNVEILS BRAND NEW HOSPITALITY PROGRAM FOR THE PARALYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

PARIS, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, On Location, the official Hospitality provider for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, unveils its Paralympic hospitality program for the Paralympic Games Paris 2024, which will take place from August 28 to September 8 next year. Over 11 days, 4,400 Para athletes will take part in a series of sporting events set to thrill and captivate fans from all over the world. One of the world's largest sporting events, spectators will be able to experience the Paralympic Games like never before through hospitality experiences offered for seven sports: wheelchair basketball, Para athletics, Para judo, Para swimming, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair tennis, and Para cycling track—as well as for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Paralympic Games. 

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  • For the first time in history, the Paralympic Games will offer fans around the world an elevated hospitality program
    PARIS, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, On Location , the official Hospitality provider for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, unveils its Paralympic hospitality program for the Paralympic Games Paris 2024, which will take place from August 28 to September 8 next year.
  • Paul Caine, President of On Location and IMG Events said, "As the official Hospitality provider for the Paralympic Games Paris 2024, our mission is to shape unforgettable moments that celebrate diversity and forge treasured connections.
  • Guests will also receive an exclusive commemorative Paralympic Games Paris 2024 gift as a souvenir.
  • With the exception of the Paris 2024 Ticketing Program, the official Paris 2024 Hospitality Program is the only risk-free way to secure attendance to the Games as these are the only official and safe sources to buy tickets and hospitality packages for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.

ON LOCATION UNVEILS OLYMPIC GAMES FIRSTS: NEW IMMERSIVE HOSPITALITY ACCESS PUTS SPECTATORS AT THE CENTER OF THE GREATEST MOMENTS OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024

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Monday, September 25, 2023

PARIS, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, On Location, the official Hospitality provider for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, unveils a new collection of exciting packages of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities available at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The latest offerings include exclusive packages for track and field and sailing that have never been available before, and breathtaking dining in the iconic Eiffel Tower. 

Key Points: 
  • On Location is the only way to purchase hospitality packages to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
  • Booking an Olympic Games hospitality package through On Location guarantees fans a ticket to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
  • With the exception of the Paris 2024 Ticketing Program, the official Olympic Games Paris 2024 Hospitality Program is the only guaranteed way to secure attendance to the Olympic Games, as these are the only official and safe sources to buy tickets and hospitality packages for the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
  • As previously mentioned, On Location is the only way to purchase hospitality packages to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

UEFA European Club (Union of European Football Associations) Competition Finals, 2022 - Post Event Analysis - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

The "UEFA European Club (Union of European Football Associations) Competition Finals, 2022 - Post Event Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "UEFA European Club (Union of European Football Associations) Competition Finals, 2022 - Post Event Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • An analysis of the recent 2022 UEFA Champions League Final, including a look at its sponsorship portfolio, broadcasters, attendance, ticketing and controversy
    Tickets for the event were in extremely high demand.
  • Investors who are attempting to understand the current dynamics of the sponsorship landscape of the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final .
  • An analysis of the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final sponsors is included and the estimated annual values for some of these deals.

IMAX and Pathé Live Partner to Bring Acclaimed French Pop-Rock Band INDOCHINE to Theatres this Fall

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Pathé Live today announced a new partnership to bring French pop-rock band INDOCHINE to IMAX screens this Fall. This week, the sold-out INDOCHINE - CENTRAL TOUR concert at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France on June 25, 2022, will be shot with 22 IMAX-certified cameras — the first concert ever to be released through the Filmed for IMAX camera program.

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  • First-Ever Filmed for IMAX Concert Release, INDOCHINE CENTRAL TOUR IN CINEMA, to Debut Exclusively in Select IMAX Locations across Europe on November 23, 2022
    NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Path Live today announced a new partnership to bring French pop-rock band INDOCHINEto IMAX screens this Fall.
  • "Path Live is extremely excited and proud to bring this spectacular show by the most popular and acclaimed French band to our exhibitor partners and cinema audiences.
  • This first ever Filmed for IMAX concert will offer fans the most immersive and incomparable experience only in movie theatres," said Thierry Fontaine, President of Path Live.
  • Path Live is also the exclusive producer and worldwide distributor of the French National Theatre in cinema series (Comdie-Franaise), live from Paris.

CAMILA CABELLO DELIVERS SHOW-STOPPING CARNIVAL SPECTACULAR AT THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL OPENING CEREMONY PRESENTED BY PEPSI®

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Sunday, May 29, 2022

PARIS, May 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- #PLAYTOINSPIRE -- Last night, GRAMMY® award-nominated, multi-platinum, and chart topping singer/songwriter Camila Cabello delivered a breath-taking performance live from the Stade de France in Paris, to fans around the world, at the UEFA Champions League final Opening Ceremony presented by Pepsi®.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, May 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- #PLAYTOINSPIRE -- Last night,GRAMMY award-nominated, multi-platinum, and chart topping singer/songwriter Camila Cabello delivered a breath-taking performance live from the Stade de France in Paris, to fans around the world, at the UEFA Champions League final Opening Ceremony presented by Pepsi.
  • As a brand rooted in sport and music entertainment, Pepsi is proud to be in its sixth year of presenting the Opening Ceremony alongside UEFA, running across the international Pepsi trademark, which includes Pepsi, Pepsi Black / MAX and Diet Pepsi.
  • Each year, the UEFA Champions League final Opening Ceremony presented by Pepsi sees one of the hottest music acts in the world put on an electrifying performance at the UEFA Champions League final - entertaining fans in the stadium and viewers at home before one of the biggest games in European club football.
  • This year's Opening Ceremony partnership with TikTok also meant viewers could live stream the performance via the UEFA's Champions League TikTok account around the world.

CAMILA CABELLO DELIVERS SHOW-STOPPING CARNIVAL SPECTACULAR AT THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL OPENING CEREMONY PRESENTED BY PEPSI®

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Sunday, May 29, 2022

PARIS, May 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- #PLAYTOINSPIRE -- Last night, GRAMMY® award-nominated, multi-platinum, and chart topping singer/songwriter Camila Cabello delivered a breath-taking performance live from the Stade de France in Paris, to fans around the world, at the UEFA Champions League final Opening Ceremony presented by Pepsi®.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, May 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- #PLAYTOINSPIRE -- Last night,GRAMMY award-nominated, multi-platinum, and chart topping singer/songwriter Camila Cabello delivered a breath-taking performance live from the Stade de France in Paris, to fans around the world, at the UEFA Champions League final Opening Ceremony presented by Pepsi.
  • As a brand rooted in sport and music entertainment, Pepsi is proud to be in its sixth year of presenting the Opening Ceremony alongside UEFA, running across the international Pepsi trademark, which includes Pepsi, Pepsi Black / MAX and Diet Pepsi.
  • Each year, the UEFA Champions League final Opening Ceremony presented by Pepsi sees one of the hottest music acts in the world put on an electrifying performance at the UEFA Champions League final - entertaining fans in the stadium and viewers at home before one of the biggest games in European club football.
  • This year's Opening Ceremony partnership with TikTok also meant viewers could live stream the performance via UEFA's Champions league TikTok account around the world.

CAMILA CABELLO DELIVERS SHOW-STOPPING CARNIVAL SPECTACULAR AT THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL OPENING CEREMONY PRESENTED BY PEPSI®

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Sunday, May 29, 2022

PARIS, May 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- #PLAYTOINSPIRE -- Last night, GRAMMY® award-nominated, multi-platinum, and chart topping singer/songwriter Camila Cabello delivered a breath-taking performance live from the Stade de France in Paris, to fans around the world, at the UEFA Champions League final Opening Ceremony presented by Pepsi®.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, May 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- #PLAYTOINSPIRE -- Last night,GRAMMY award-nominated, multi-platinum, and chart topping singer/songwriter Camila Cabello delivered a breath-taking performance live from the Stade de France in Paris, to fans around the world, at the UEFA Champions League final Opening Ceremony presented by Pepsi.
  • As a brand rooted in sport and music entertainment, Pepsi is proud to be in its sixth year of presenting the Opening Ceremony alongside UEFA, running across the international Pepsi trademark, which includes Pepsi, Pepsi Black / MAX and Diet Pepsi.
  • Each year, the UEFA Champions League final Opening Ceremony presented by Pepsi sees one of the hottest music acts in the world put on an electrifying performance at the UEFA Champions League final - entertaining fans in the stadium and viewers at home before one of the biggest games in European club football.
  • This year's Opening Ceremony partnership with TikTok also meant viewers could live stream the performance via UEFA's Champions league TikTok account around the world.

Cloudbet Expects Crypto Betting To Reach All-Time High For Champions League Final

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A significant global increase in crypto sports betting has set the stage for the 2022 Champions League Final to become the biggest Bitcoin sports betting event in history.

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  • WILLEMSTAD, Curaao, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A significant global increase in crypto sports betting has set the stage for the 2022 Champions League Final to become the biggest Bitcoin sports betting event in history.
  • These expectations come against the backdrop of a crypto betting market that is developing at a significantly faster rate than its traditional currency counterpart.
  • "The array of Champions League markets available at Cloudbet represent a tangible opportunity for users to grow the size of their Bitcoin investments.
  • Cloudbet has a full slate of Champions League Final markets for Bitcoin, including full-time result, Asian Handicap, and Both Teams To Score.

Heineken Hosts Biggest UEFA Champions League Trophy Tour in Africa

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

In its continuing effort to bring the UEFA Champions League (UCL) experience closer to more football fans around the world, Heineken has staged its most elaborate Trophy Tour in Africa yet.

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  • In its continuing effort to bring the UEFA Champions League (UCL) experience closer to more football fans around the world, Heineken has staged its most elaborate Trophy Tour in Africa yet.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220510005427/en/
    Clarence Seedorf on tour with the UEFA Champions League trophy in Ethiopia as part of the pan-African tour, courtesy of Heineken.
  • The goal of the Trophy Tour is to inspire a new generation of African footballers and appreciate fans for their love of the UEFA Champions League and Heineken, said Heinekens Senior Global Director, Bram Westerbrink.
  • This is why Heineken is proud to celebrate its association with the UEFA Champions League, said Hans Erik Tuijt, Director, Global Heineken Sponsorships, adding that Heineken has the highest awareness on the continent as a sponsor of the UEFA Champions League.