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.

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· Jun 04, 2020 · 04:12 pm

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.

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· Apr 17, 2020 · 09:01 pm

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.

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· Apr 17, 2020 · 03:38 pm

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.

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· Apr 16, 2020 · 10:26 am

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.

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· Apr 01, 2020 · 07:25 pm

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.

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· Mar 31, 2020 · 02:21 pm

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.

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· Mar 22, 2020 · 10:10 am

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.

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· Nov 23, 2019 · 03:34 pm

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.

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· Aug 17, 2019 · 03:26 pm

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.

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· Jul 26, 2018 · 10:43 am

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.

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· Oct 03, 2017 · 04:23 pm

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.

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· Sep 30, 2017 · 06:07 pm