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Pro14: League confirms expansion talks with South Africa
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Wednesday, 23 September 2020 03:56
Pro14 organisers have confirmed they are in talks about increasing the number of South African teams in the competition.League bosses also hope South African teams will still join the 2020-21 campaign in the new year.Cheetahs and Southern Kings have been the two sides involved in the Pro14. Kings will not be involved in 2020-21 after going into liquidation and negotiations…
Qantas ends 30-year partnership with Rugby Australia
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Wednesday, 23 September 2020 00:25
Rugby Australia's finances suffered another blow as Qantas ended a 30-year partnership with the organisation.The Australian airline has been seeking cost savings because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has severely affected the travel industry."While it's disappointing to lose a loyal partner, it is understandable," said RA's interim chief executive Rob Clarke.RA announced in June that it was cutting a third…
Premiership: Bath v Gloucester fan pilot cancelled
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Tuesday, 22 September 2020 04:57
Bath's Premiership game with Gloucester on Tuesday (17:30 BST) will go ahead behind closed doors at the Rec.It had been hoped that up to 1,000 people would be present as part of the pilot scheme for the safe return of spectators to sporting events.However, a rise in coronavirus cases in the UK has led to the government putting those plans…
Coronavirus: Plans for fans to return to sport events in October called off
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Tuesday, 22 September 2020 01:08
Plans for fans to return to watch live sport events in England from 1 October will not go ahead, says cabinet office minister Michael Gove.The plans were placed under review earlier this month after a rise in coronavirus cases, with pilot events restricted to 1,000 people.The UK's Covid-19 alert level has moved to 4, meaning transmission is "high or rising…
Women's Six Nations: Dates finalised for resumption of tournament
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Monday, 21 September 2020 11:00
The Women's Six Nations will resume on 25 October with Scotland taking on France in Glasgow and Ireland hosting Italy.The competition was suspended in March amid the coronavirus pandemic with six matches still to be completed.Three more matches will be held on 1 November when England play Italy in Parma, Wales host Scotland and Ireland travel to France.The final game…
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