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Montpellier owner Mohed Altrads proposed takeover of Gloucester Rugby has moved a step closer with European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) seeking the opinion of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the French Rugby Federation (FFR) over the potential deal. Robert Woods Womens Jersey .EPCR -- the body in charge of European rugby -- has been asked by Gloucester to approve Altrads purchase of a majority stake in Gloucester.As Altrad owns Montpellier, EPCR is seeking the RFU and FFRs opinion on whether he could have a controlling stake in two European clubs. EPCR is also seeking World Rugbys opinion and wants all three organisations to give their clarified positions on the matter.EPCR is committed to completing all of its due diligence regarding this matter and to assessing any potential risks to the integrity and image of its tournaments in which both clubs participate, by avoiding any potential conflict of interest, or perception thereof, the statement continued.It is important to consider the views of all stakeholders as part of a fair, thorough and transparent decision-making process.A statement from Gloucester CEO Stephen Vaughan -- in response to the EPCRs -- read: We have pledged to remain as frank and open with all our stakeholders as we possibly can on this matter.Last week we confirmed that discussions had begun with Mr Altrad, but that any progress going forward was dependent on receiving approval from a number of relevant bodies.The statement from EPCR confirms that they have received communication from ourselves, We will, of course, strive to keep interested parties up to speed with developments as soon as we are in a position to do so. Orlando Pace Jersey . Its 1987 and a Brazilian playmaker, known as Mirandinha, is being paraded around St James Park to the passionate Newcastle fans. Jared Goff Youth Jersey . -- The Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake played to a 0-0 tie Saturday night that left the top of the Western Conference standings unchanged. http:///...ttleton-rams-jersey/ . "I wrote 36 on my sheet at the beginning of the game," the Cincinnati coach said, referring the yard line the ball would need to be snapped from.Cambridge beat Oxford to win the 162nd edition of the University Boat Race and end their rivals recent dominance of the contest. The victory was their first in four years, and came after a run of six wins from eight for Oxford, whose women had won the womens edition earlier on Sunday afternoon.Favourites Cambridge had won the toss, and chose to start on the Surrey station, the same south side of Londons river Thames as Oxfords women. In rough conditions on the Tideway course, the teams began competitively but with the more experienced Cambridge crew slightly edging ahead while rowing more tidily.Much of the reason they were favoured came in the fact they were 11.8kg heavier overall, 1.5cm taller per man, and had added Great Britain oarsman Lance Tredell to their team. Oxfords women win Cambridge well beaten after almost sinking Approaching the first bend they were were building a promising lead, but at a time when they would have hoped to extend that - approaching the second, by Hammersmith bridge - Oxford impressed by remaining more than in contention just behind them. Cambridge plough through choppy conditions on the Thames to win the Boat Race The second was where the water, owing to strong wind, was at its choppiest, and where Cambridges women were at risk of sinking, but Cambridge built on their advantage in the unfavourable conditions and, by the time they reached the Chiswick steps, were set up for victory. Greg Gaines Womens Jersey. Thereafter, both teams - perhaps reacting to the struggles earlier witnessed in the womens race - headed for the Middlesex bank where the water was at its kindest, and as they did, Cambridge retained their lead which had built to two-and-a-half-lengths. Cambridge celebrate their first Boat Race win since 2012 Heading into the final straight having already overcome the biggest challenges, the light blues remained relaxed to end any unlikely hope Oxford had of recovering.Their convincing victory was eventually secured in a time of 18 minutes and 38 seconds, and by two-and-a-half lengths. ' ' '