International Rugby
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All Blacks legend Dan Carter announces shock return to Super Rugby at 38
Carter, a three-time world player of the year, said he realised during coronavirus lockdown how much he missed the game.
AFP
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Three Welsh rugby internationals have contracted coronavirus, says coach Wayne Pivac
As things stand, Wales still have to play their delayed Six Nations finale against Scotland in Cardiff, with October touted as a possibility.
AFP
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World Rugby says 2020 international season could be over, announces $100 million relief package
The organisation’s chairman Bill Beaumont says it may not be possible to hold any more fixtures this year.
AFP
Trending
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BJP worker’s son claims in video he cast eight votes in Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad
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Bow and arrow or torch? In Maharashtra, confusion over new election symbols may help BJP, allies
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Varanasi poll: As 33 nominations are rejected, eight applicants allege that the process was rigged
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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Listening to 41 Modi interviews: Few tough questions, no rebuttals, no fact checks
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Coronavirus: All Blacks take 50 percent pay freeze with no more rugby action expected in 2020
The cutbacks will apply to Super Rugby players, including All Blacks, the women’s Black Ferns and the sevens programmes.
AFP
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Coronavirus: New Zealand Rugby cuts staff salaries as sport faces heavy losses in revenue
New Zealand Rugby needed to staunch cash outflows and staff had agreed to a 40% pay cut for the next three months, with talks underway with players.
AFP
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Coronavirus: Rugby Australia lays off 75% staff, USA body files for bankruptcy as losses mount
Rugby Australia on Monday posted a near $6 mn deficit.
AFP
Video
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Eco India: Even as technology lends a hand, India's farmers grapple with an uncertain future
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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?
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Coronavirus: Italian rugby player Maxime Mbanda volunteers as an ambulance driver in Parma
The 26-year-old has no medical experience, but he is working with the support of his girlfriend and his father, a surgeon in Milan.
AFP
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From appointing new coach to potential retirements: Issues facing Rugby world champions Spingboks
Choosing a successor to Rassie Erasmus is a pressing issue for the Springboks as they bask in the glory of lifting the Rugby World Cup.
AFP
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Rugby: New Zealand warm up for World Cup with thumping win over Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup
The All Blacks dug deep into their wealth of experience to outscore the Wallabies five tries to nil.
AFP
The Reel
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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Legal height of rugby tackle to be lowered to avoid concussions and other injuries
Trials will take place in the Championship Cup competition, England rugby’s second tier.
AFP
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Move over Neymar: How rugby players hope to change Brazil
The South American nation has 16,000 registered players, compared to the millions in football.
AFP
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Rugby player lands in hospital after trying to pet lion in South Africa
Should have known he would not be impressed with me stroking his lioness before introducing myself to him first, Scott Baldwin tweeted.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Abhishek Sharma stars as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Punjab Kings to cap off league stage
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Badminton, Thailand Open, as it happened: Satwik-Chirag win second men’s doubles title of the season
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings to take the final playoffs spot
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag enter fourth final; Tanisha-Ashwini exit
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen, Minakshi secure gold medals for India