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Remaining rugby 6N fixtures set for October
The remaining rounds of the Six Nations Championship will be played on Oct. 24 and 31 after World Rugby approved dates for the temporary 2020 COVID-19 calendar.
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England to face Italy on Oct. 31 in final 6N round
England will play the final round of the Six Nations against Italy on Oct. 31, organisers announced on Wednesday.
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Dragons sign Wales legend Jamie Roberts
The 33-year-old will join the Welsh side with immediate effect after seven years away which included a stint with South African side the Stormers.
Rugby
Aotearoa R8: Surely that was a Crusaders knock-on?
The Crusaders are closing in on a fourth title in as many years, but only after they appeared to be the beneficiaries of a hugely fortunate call that again went against the Chiefs. Full Round 8 review here.
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Folau declines to kneel in Super League
Outspoken former Wallaby and NRL player Israel Folau has courted more controversy by declining to join teammates and opponents in taking a knee to acknowledge the Black Lives Matter movement in Super League's return on Sunday.
Rugby
Christie double keeps Blues title hopes alive
Finlay Christie scored an early try in each half as the Blues beat the Highlanders in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Dunedin to keep the race for the domestic title still alive.
Rugby
Rebels create history with Super Time win over Force
Isi Naisarani barged over for a try in extra time to hand the Melbourne Rebels a 25-20 win over the Western Force in a Super Rugby AU grudge match in Sydney on Friday.
Rugby
Exeter Chiefs keep logo, but retire 'Big Chief'
English Premiership leaders Exeter Chiefs said they will keep their logo but retire mascot 'Big Chief' following a review of the club's branding in the wake of a petition calling for an end to their use of "harmful imagery".
Rugby
Cape Town and Dubai Sevens called off due to coronavirus
The Dubai and Cape Town rounds of the 2020/21 World Sevens Series have been scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic, World Rugby said on Wednesday.
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