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League Notes: Rugby Execs To Introduce Worldwide Agent Registration Scheme

Rugby authorities "are taking steps to try and ensure there is no repeat of the case of Sione Vaiomounga, the Tongan stranded in Romania, by introducing a worldwide agent registration scheme" and increasing the number of "key support staff" across Europe. The rugby world "was stunned by Vaiomounga’s story, with the Tongan forced to stay in Romania to receive treatment after suffering kidney failure while playing in the country" (London TELEGRAPH, 2/12).

Former Team Sky doctor Fabio Bartalucci spoke for the first time "about his 18-month spell with the British team." The Tuscany-based cycling doctor confirmed allegations made by a whistleblower that in '11, Team Sky "entered one of the ethical grey areas of the sport" and implemented an intravenous recovery program. The so-called "recup" program was "also due to be made available to riders during the Giro d'Italia." However, the plan was not activated because the Int'l Cycling Union (UCI) "fast-tracked a no-needle policy," which was introduced on May 4, just before the start of the Giro d'Italia (CYCLING NEWS, 2/12).

Red Bull will reveal its new Formula 1 car next Monday, the team announced. Red Bull tweeted that the RB14 would be launched on Feb. 19, "although no further details were released" (MOTORSPORT, 2/12).

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