The LNR, the organizer of the top two divisions of French club rugby union, has announced that the final of its Top 14 league will continue to be held at the national Stade de France venue for another 30 years.

The flagship event of French club rugby will thus continue to take place in the Paris locality of Saint-Denis until 2056.

The 80,000-seat Stade de France has served as the historic venue for the championship's major finals.

However, the extended agreement does include some flexibility, allowing for up to six finals to be relocated over the next 30 seasons, particularly in the event of the stadium's unavailability or for exceptional circumstances.

The next Top 14 final is already scheduled for June 27, 2027, at the Stade de France.

This announcement comes just days after the 2026 edition of the Top 14 final, in which Toulouse beat Montpellier 28-20 at Stade de France to secure their 25th title.

Meanwhile, the Rugby Australia governing body has renewed its long-time partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts for an additional three years.

As part of the extension, the global hospitality company has been confirmed as the official hotel partner of the Wallabies and Wallaroos through at least to the end of 2028.

The new agreement extends a 24-year relationship between the organisations.

Under the new three-year partnership, IHG Hotels & Resorts will have visibility across major international rugby fixtures, with the IHG logo to continue to feature on the Wallabies’ official match shorts.

IHG branding will also be integrated into stadium big screens and LED field perimeter signage for both Wallabies and Wallaroos test matches, alongside premium virtual grass signage during Wallabies broadcasts.