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John Jeffrey ‘bitter and betrayed’ after Scotland snubs World Rugby bid
John Jeffrey says he feels “bitter and betrayed” after withdrawing from the race to become the next chairman of World Rugby, having failed to secure the support of the Scottish Rugby Union.The former Scotland and Lions flanker,
'Bitter and betrayed' - Jeffrey ends World Rugby bid
Scotland legend John Jeffrey ends his bid to become chairman of World Rugby as the former flanker fails to win the support of his own union.
John Jeffrey ends World Rugby chair bid after Scottish Rugby Union fail to back him
John Jeffrey has pulled out of his bid to become chair of World Rugby after failing to receive the support of the Scottish Rugby Union. Jeffrey, 65, has been vice-chairman of World Rugby since May last year and at one stage looked like being a shoo-in to succeed Sir Bill Beaumont in the top job.
‘Betrayed’ Jeffrey hits out at Scottish Rugby
Grand Slam-winning legend John Jeffrey says he feels “betrayed” by Scottish Rugby after the union withdrew its support for his bid to become chairman of World Rugby. Vice-chairman of the game’s governing body, the 65-year was thought to be the favourite to succeed Bill Beaumont, who steps down in November after serving two terms in the role.
John Jeffrey ‘betrayal’ lays bare rift at the top of Scottish rugby
The “betrayal” of John Jeffrey, in his own words, has shone a light on the governance of the Scottish Rugby Union on the highest-profile stage and with the most inauspicious timing.
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‘People are laughing at us’ – Favourite John Jeffrey slams Scottish Rugby Union after pulling out of World Rugby chairman race
The man once known as ‘The Great White Shark’ has been eaten alive by his own rugby union in an embarrassing episode for Scottish rugby.
Wallabies fancy their chances of upsetting All Blacks in Rugby Championship
The Wallabies might just fancy their chances of beating the All Blacks in their Rugby Championship clash over the weekend.
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