Fijivillage
1 March, 2026, 7:53 am
Central - 24°C Rain
1 March, 2026, 7:53 am Central - 24°C Rain

World Rugby boss Sir Bill Beaumont expects all nations to suffer from the fallout of global COVID-19 crisis

World Rugby boss Sir Bill Beaumont expects all nations to suffer from the fallout of global COVID-19 crisis

By Naveel Krishant
03/04/2020
[Photo: Newshub]

World Rugby boss Sir Bill Beaumont has warned every nation will suffer from the fallout of the global coronavirus crisis.

Beaumont has asked all member countries' governments to help keep the game afloat, as COVID-19 has virtually wiped out all professional rugby competitions around the world, including international fixtures.

The Daily Mail UK has reported World Rugby has reserves of between US $300-400 million for nations to tap into, if needed.

Beaumont confirmed those funds will be available for those nations in financial crisis.

He says that at World Rugby, they have financial reserves and they have to look at how the can preserve the global game.

[Source: Newshub]

ADVERTISEMENT
FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Flash Flood and Heavy Rain Warning remains as TC Urmil track southeastwards of Fiji.
A Flash Flood Warning is now in force for the whole of Viti Levu, while a Flash Flood Alert remains in force for the whole of Vanua Levu.The Nadi Weat...
20 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Charters writes to JSC to protect Fiji from FICAC which has gone rogue
Fiji must be protected from the actions of an elite law enforcement agency that has clearly gone rogue.Those are the words of Fijian and British ...
4 minutes ago

US and Israel launch attack on Iran, as Trump says 'major combat operations' under way
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says his country launched a "pre-emptive" attack on Tehra, as the Israeli military say Iran has fired ...
11 hours ago

TC Urmil to intensify in next 12hrs but still no direct threat for Fiji
Tropical Cyclone Urmil is expected to potentially intensify to Category 3 within the next 12 hours, however it is not expected to directly impact ...
14 hours ago

Good news for drivers as fuel prices drop, but gas prices increase from tomorrow
Good news for drivers across Fiji as fuel prices will decrease, while households will pay more for gas. The new prices will take effect from ...
15 hours ago

Fiji Airways monitoring weather conditions, flights operating as scheduled
Fiji Airways is closely monitoring the evolving weather conditions and all flights are currently operating as scheduled.They say the airline remains ...
16 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...
2 days ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
2 days ago

Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
23 days ago

TOP