Spain miss out on Rugby World Cup after appeal rejected

Summary by Ground News

Spain's appeal against disqualification for fielding an ineligible player is rejected. South African-born Gavin van den Berg was deemed not to have served three years of residency needed to become eligible under World Rugby rules. Romania will take Spain's place at next year's tournament while Portugal have taken the spot vacated by Romania.

1 month ago·Spain

News Articles

More Filters

All

Left

Center

Right

News24

Spain miss out on Rugby World Cup after appeal rejected

Spain will not figure at next year's Rugby World Cup in France after their appeal against disqualification for fielding an ineligible player during qualifying was rejected, World Rugby announced on Monday.

1 month ago·South Africa

Read Full Article