On Tuesday 5 March, the Council of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations met in Lausanne, Switzerland, to discuss various agenda items for the upcoming 48th ASOIF General Assembly on 8th April 2024.

Proponents of a European competition outside UEFA could face financial and sporting sanctions, including a ban from traditional tournaments. The redistribution of revenue and the curbing of an alleged monopoly by the governing body are the driving forces behind the initiative, which goes before judges at the European Court of Justice on Thursday. 

Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been appointed to replace Andrea Agnelli as chairman of the European Club Association (ECA) after the Italian quit in light of the ill-fated launch of The Super League.

Catalans Dragons have been hit by an outbreak of COVID-19, forcing their Super League clash with Wigan Warriors to be postponed.

Supporters claim they were told to remove a rainbow flag as the controversial Israel Folau made his debut for French rugby league team Catalans Dragons.

The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) has paid tribute to Harry Jepson OBE after his death at the age of 96.

Sion in Switzerland is looking increasingly likely to bid for the hosting rights to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games after a plan was presented to the State Council of Valais, the canton of which it is the capital.