Blanco explains reasons behind Heineken Cup boycott

Serge Blanco and the Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR), the offical representatives from the French Top-14 Championship, have made the explovie decision to boycott next season's Heineken Cup.

Serge Blanco and the Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR), the offical representatives from the French Top-14 Championship, have made the explovie decision to boycott next season's Heineken Cup.

Blanco said: "The negotiations are at an impasse and the responses to our questions have been insufficient," Blanco said.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited