Italian Clubs Pay Pro12 Debts

Treviso and Zebre have now paid any outstanding participation fees owed to their fellow Guinness Pro12 clubs and will continue to participate in the league. The Italian sides had agreed a new four-year contract to play in the Pro12 in 2014 but were reportedly running the risk of expulsion by not paying a participation fee that is thought to amount to around €1.5 million. Any outstanding debts have now been paid though and Pro12 organisers have confirmed to Running Rugby that there are now no issues with the two Italian teams. The FIR is thought to be relieved that the matter is resolved, with …