Caught in the business fray, Bernard Laporte finally collapses. The former coach of the XV of France resigned this Friday from his post as president of the French Rugby Federation, at the request of the Federal Bureau meeting this Friday morning in Marcoussis, according to information reported by the world et Le Figaro then confirmed by the Minister of Sports Amélie Oudéa-Castéra.
Pending the election of a new president, the treasurer Alexandre Martinez will take over.
Thursday, January 26, the candidate of Bernard Laporte had taken a fuss by the amateur clubs. The designation of Patrick Buisson as president-delegate of the FFR had been rejected by the sports structures. The “no” had indeed won 51.06% during this consultation open since Monday to some 1,900 French clubs after the withdrawal of Laporte, who appealed his conviction for corruption. An FFR congress will take place in Lille from June 29 to July 1, 2023.