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British and Irish Lions 2021: Proposals for return of fans to be taken to South African government
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Wednesday, 31 March 2021 07:12
South Africa rugby chief Mark Alexander says proposals for the return of fans are being taken to the country's government before this summer's British and Irish Lions tour.Alexander added that "there is no reason to doubt the tour taking place".Earlier in March, a contingency plan to play matches in Britain and Ireland was rejected by organisers.The Lions are due to…
Champions Cup: Marseille final pushed back to 2022
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Wednesday, 31 March 2021 07:02
The 2021 Champions and Challenge Cup finals will not take place in Marseille as planned, say organisers.European Cup bosses say "flexibility is required" regarding venues for the finals on 21 and 22 May, "in order to reduce cross-border travel".The 2022 finals will now be played in Marseille, with the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hosting in 2023.In addition, this season's Champions Cup…
Rugby Football Union drafts plan to risk-assess transgender women players
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Wednesday, 31 March 2021 07:15
Transgender women over a certain height and weight may be risk-assessed before they can play English domestic rugby under draft Rugby Football Union plans.The proposal would add to the existing requirement for trans women to suppress hormones for a year before they play.Global governing body World Rugby said in October that it "does not recommend" transgender women play contact rugby.The…
British & Irish Lions: Scotland captain Hogg backs flanker Watson for maiden call-up
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Wednesday, 31 March 2021 04:24
Hamish Watson's "phenomenal" Six Nations form should earn him a first British and Irish Lions call-up, says Scotland captain Stuart Hogg.Watson, 29, was key to the Scotland side who finished fourth after milestone wins in England and France.The flanker is one of six nominees for player of the tournament, with his 67 carries the second highest, while he missed just…
Edinburgh: Four points awarded after Benetton Pro14 game cancelled
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Wednesday, 31 March 2021 03:16
Edinburgh have been awarded four walkover points after the Pro14 opted not to rearrange their dead rubber home meeting with Benetton.The March 7 fixture was postponed 24 hours earlier due to a positive Covid-19 case in the Italians' squad.The Pro14 sports and regulatory committee says playing the game would make no "material difference" to either team's final standing in Conference…
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