Rugby

Double Digit Growth in Global Hospitality Industry for Q4, with Europe Leading the Way

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

There is sense of buoyancy in the global hospitality industry as we head into the fourth quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • There is sense of buoyancy in the global hospitality industry as we head into the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • France is leading the way, with RevPAR sitting 123% ahead of the worldwide average.
  • Hotel RevPAR also continues to see steady growth, with an 8% increase on the same window in 2022.
  • Amid global growth, Europe is leading the hospitality charge.

Australian rugby has reached its lowest point. How did it get here?

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Monday, September 25, 2023

This represents Australia’s worst result in a World Cup match and its biggest-ever losing margin to Wales.

Key Points: 
  • This represents Australia’s worst result in a World Cup match and its biggest-ever losing margin to Wales.
  • And it will almost certainly end Australia’s 2023 World Cup campaign at the group stage for the first time.

Sport Management 101: Investing in grassroots and junior development

    • The AFL understands this investment in the grassroots level is not only vital to producing the next batch of superstar players, but also key to ensuring the sport remains embedded within local communities.
    • Rugby Australia has not valued this necessity, with World Cup results illustrating the deleterious impact of falling behind competitors when it comes to grassroots investment.
    • We discovered the code’s professionalisation in the mid-1990s resulted in a drastic shift in how the organisation spent its money.
    • A clear implication from the analysis was a significant divestment from grassroots development in the past 20 years.
    • In 2001, 13.76% of Rugby Australia expenditure (A$7.06 million) related to community rugby.

Fighting a losing battle for talent

    • Read more:
      Are the Wallabies' struggles a sign of rugby union's decline in Australia?
    • This is particularly the case for Pasifika rugby players, for whom maximising professional incomes is tied to familial and cultural priorities.
    • The salary caps (the total value a team can spend on player salaries) of the codes are instructive.
    • Poor Wallaby performances will only drive up the cost of buying established talent.

Where to next for rugby union in Australia?

    • Rugby Australia is in an increasingly perilous market position, with declining on-field performance only adding to a vicious spiral of downward pressures.
    • It was announced in recent days that Rugby Australia has disengaged from private equity discussions on account of disappointing valuations.
    • In 1996, rugby union’s overall revenue ($21 million) was a quarter of the AFL’s ($85 million).
    • Rugby Australia’s semi-professional women’s rugby program is now firmly behind both other national rugby unions, as well as the many vibrant domestic women’s leagues such as the Women’s Big Bash League, AFLW and NRLW.

Public Health Notice: Outbreak of suspected botulism in Bordeaux, France linked to sardines from Tchin Tchin Wine Bar

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Public health authorities in France are investigating 10 suspected cases of botulism.

Key Points: 
  • Public health authorities in France are investigating 10 suspected cases of botulism.
  • Before showing symptoms, all individuals ate at the same restaurant, called Tchin Tchin Wine Bar in Bordeaux, France.
  • Sardines prepared by and served at the restaurant are suspected to be the source of illness.
  • Travellers to France who consumed a meal at Tchin Tchin Wine Bar restaurant between September 4 and 10, 2023 should self-monitor for symptoms, and seek immediate medical care if they develop symptoms.

Kick-off to Innovation: Ingenico and AVEM score big by equipping French Stadiums

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Stadiums and arenas serve as a hub for various commerce experiences, from parking, to purchasing and picking up tickets, to dining.

Key Points: 
  • Stadiums and arenas serve as a hub for various commerce experiences, from parking, to purchasing and picking up tickets, to dining.
  • Fabien Darné, Managing Director of Ingenico France and Benelux, expressed his enthusiasm for this venture, stating, "Ingenico is thrilled to partner with AVEM to equip these stadiums.
  • Rugby holds a special place in the hearts of the French people, and Ingenico is honored to support the best in sport.
  • Together, Ingenico and AVEM are ready to score big by equipping French stadiums for Rugby tournaments, ensuring that every fan not only supports their team but also has an unforgettable experience to cherish for years to come.

Scrumming Up Profits: Inside the Commercial Success of Rugby World Cup 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Ticket sales for the Rugby World Cup 2023 are expected to be a substantial contributor to its financial success.

Key Points: 
  • Ticket sales for the Rugby World Cup 2023 are expected to be a substantial contributor to its financial success.
  • Macron has emerged as a dominant force in the kit supplier market for the Rugby World Cup 2023.
  • The Rugby World Cup 2023 is poised to captivate global audiences, generating substantial economic value and showcasing the power of sports as a commercial entity.
  • By triangulating data from multiple sources, the report offers a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the Rugby World Cup 2023's commercial landscape and its implications.

BetDEX Announces New Licensing and Regulation in Ireland

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Monday, July 24, 2023

EDINBURGH, Scotland, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BetDEX Labs, Inc. (or "BetDEX") today announced that the BetDEX Exchange has received a remote betting intermediary license in Ireland. The license, effective as of July 1, fully approves the BetDEX Exchange to offer all forms of online sports betting in Ireland and establishes a presence in the European Union as the Exchange continues to expand global operations. The BetDEX Exchange became the first fully licensed and regulated sports betting exchange built on blockchain technology when it received an online gambling license from the Isle of Man in October 2022.

Key Points: 
  • EDINBURGH, Scotland, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BetDEX Labs, Inc. (or "BetDEX") today announced that the BetDEX Exchange has received a remote betting intermediary license in Ireland.
  • Varun Sudhakar, CEO and Co-Founder of BetDEX, commented: "As a UK-headquartered company with a local presence in Ireland, the BetDEX team is excited to enter a new but familiar territory of operation.
  • With access to the BetDEX Exchange, bettors in Ireland can now experience the advantages in speed, cost, and flexibility that BetDEX offers over legacy competitors.
  • On behalf of the BetDEX team we are excited to provide a superior betting experience to the people of Ireland."

Samba Digital, Inc: Strong business growth in H1 2023 Turnover: €2.5 M (+27%)

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Samba Digital achieved a turnover of €2.505 K in the first half of 2023, up 27% compared to the same period last year.

Key Points: 
  • Samba Digital achieved a turnover of €2.505 K in the first half of 2023, up 27% compared to the same period last year.
  • Organic growth expressed at constant exchange rates is even higher at +32%, due to the appreciation of the euro against the US dollar.
  • Over the period, Samba Digital continued its commercial efforts to deploy its services in its key markets, with a strong focus on innovation and geographic expansion.
  • In particular, Samba Digital was selected in the 1st half of 2023 by the organizer of the Rugby World Cup and the National Basketball League in France.

RUGBY RESOURCES GRANTED DRILLING PERMIT AT EL ZANJON GOLD / SILVER PROJECT, ARGENTINA - LAND POSITION EXPANDED

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Monday, May 15, 2023

In addition, it has increased its land position to secure a potential extension to the gold-silver system.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, it has increased its land position to secure a potential extension to the gold-silver system.
  • The Company is targeting high grade gold-silver epithermal veins in the Deseado Massif, host to a number of exceptional deposits.
  • El Zanjon is 30 kilometres (“km”) southeast of AngloGold’s Cerro Vanguardia mine (Figure 1).
  • Figure 5 - El Zanjon DEM showing tenure, New Application and Ionic Leach soil geochemistry (Gold ppb).

World Rugby Welcomes Gallagher as Official Partner of Women's Rugby, WXV and Rugby World Cup 2025

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- World Rugby and Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services company, today announced a multi-year global partnership establishing Gallagher as an Official Partner of Women's Rugby and Rugby World Cup 2025. The announcement signifies Gallagher's commitment to developing participation in the women's game around the world.

Key Points: 
  • ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- World Rugby and Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services company, today announced a multi-year global partnership establishing Gallagher as an Official Partner of Women's Rugby and Rugby World Cup 2025.
  • Coupled with the objectives of World Rugby's Accelerate program, WXV aims to increase the depth and competitiveness of the international game leading to the Rugby World Cup 2025.
  • A launch celebration at Gallagher's headquarters in Rolling Meadows included a Q&A panel with Gallagher Chairman, President, CEO J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin, World Rugby Chief Director of Women's Rugby Sally Horrox and Gallagher Rugby ambassadors Kendra Cocksedge and Sarah Hunter.
  • The event also included a Gallagher Rugby Masterclass demo led by local rugby club, Chicago Lions, and the presence of the Rugby World Cup Trophy, on loan from the reigning champions, New Zealand.

World Rugby Welcomes Gallagher as Official Partner of Women's Rugby, WXV and Rugby World Cup 2025

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 3, 2023

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- World Rugby and Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services company, today announced a multi-year global partnership establishing Gallagher as an Official Partner of Women's Rugby and Rugby World Cup 2025. The announcement signifies Gallagher's commitment to developing participation in the women's game around the world.

Key Points: 
  • ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- World Rugby and Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services company, today announced a multi-year global partnership establishing Gallagher as an Official Partner of Women's Rugby and Rugby World Cup 2025.
  • Coupled with the objectives of World Rugby's Accelerate program, WXV aims to increase the depth and competitiveness of the international game leading to the Rugby World Cup 2025.
  • A launch celebration at Gallagher's headquarters in Rolling Meadows included a Q&A panel with Gallagher Chairman, President, CEO J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin, World Rugby Chief Director of Women's Rugby Sally Horrox and Gallagher Rugby ambassadors Kendra Cocksedge and Sarah Hunter.
  • The event also included a Gallagher Rugby Masterclass demo led by local rugby club, Chicago Lions, and the presence of the Rugby World Cup Trophy, on loan from the reigning champions, New Zealand.