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The board of USA Rugby has voted to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy as a result of “insurmountable financial constraints” in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Photograph: David Davies/PA Wire

USA Rugby files for bankruptcy as revenues dry up

Rugby
Gavin Cummiskey
March 30, 2020, 23:13

‘Existing financial challenges have been accelerated by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic’

Australia are due to play Ireland in Dublin in November. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Australia consider pulling out of November Test in Dublin

Rugby
Gavin Cummiskey
March 30, 2020, 16:42

November fixtures in Europe could be cancelled as unions look to cut costs

Wales’ Principality Stadium has been converted into a temporary hospital providing around 2,000 additional beds to support the NHS. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

The Offload: Sports stories from the frontline

Rugby
Gavin Cummiskey
March 30, 2020, 10:00

Schooldays lost to covid-19, word of mouth, by the numbers and George Kruis’s CBD

Beauden Barrett has accepted All Blacks stars will have to take a pay cut due to the coronavirus pandemic. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

New Zealand Rugby forced to cancel lower tier competitions

International
March 30, 2020, 07:20

Decision made ‘to help secure future of the sport’ with All Blacks summer Tests in doubt

Ireland are scheduled to play two Tests in Australia this summer. Photo: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Summer tours next in line for postponement as rugby assesses options

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
March 30, 2020, 05:00

Completing European competition is unlikely but hope for Top 14 and Premiership

Dan Biggar believes Wales can flourish under new coach Wayne Pivac. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty

Dan Biggar: Wales can flourish under Wayne Pivac

International
March 28, 2020, 16:35

Outhalf calls for patience after Grand Slam champions saw their Six Nations crown slip

Ian McKinley: “For me personally I try not to look at the news too much, because I think you can just get bogged down if you watch the news all day.” Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Ian McKinley: ‘You do take for granted the simple things in life’

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
March 28, 2020, 07:00

Under lockdown in Treviso, the Benetton and Italy outhalf is getting used to the new normal

The skills of dairy farmers from Nenagh were not in high demand in the commercial hub of Sydney. Photograph: Alan Betson

Matt Williams: We all need a bit of Bud Maher’s resilience right now

Rugby
Matt Williams
March 28, 2020, 07:00

My grandmother kept her optimism through her 93 years despite all life threw at her

Andrew Conway on his way to scoring a try against Wales during the Six Nations. “It’s unfortunate that it took something like this to make us value it as much as we should.” Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho

Andrew Conway: Professional rugby players in lockdown? We’re privileged

Rugby
Andrew Conway
March 27, 2020, 07:21

Behind Closed Doors: Pandemic makes us realise how lucky we are to play sport for a living

Stephen Aboud is in lockdown in Parma, where we works with the Federazione Italian Rugby. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Reality Bites - Tales from the new normal: Stephen Aboud

Rugby
John O'Sullivan
March 27, 2020, 06:00

Building routines, keeping communication lines online and sharing an aperitivo over Skype

World Rugby drawing up plans to save nations from financial collapse

International
Gavin Cummiskey
March 26, 2020, 19:42

€180m profit from Rugby World Cup could be used to give financial support to unions

Jake Ball, Ross Moriarty, Ken Owens and Alun Wyn Jones sing Land Of My Fathers before last year’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty

Welsh rugby survived the shutdown of 1904 and it can survive once more

Rugby
Paul Rees
March 26, 2020, 19:25

The national game emerged stronger than ever after a religious revival 116-years ago

England coach Eddie Jones is set to be asked to take a pay cut by the English RFU. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty

England to ask Eddie Jones to take a pay cut to offset €58m losses

International
Gerard Meagher
March 26, 2020, 08:59

Head coach earns £750,000 a year but RFU are set for heavy losses over next 18 months

Jack Carty is encouraging people to avoid trolling or scaremongering on social media. Tackle Your Feelings campaign is funded by the Z Zurich Foundation. Photograph: INPHO/James Crombie

Jack Carty has the tools to cope with difficult times

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
March 26, 2020, 07:20

On defeat in Japan: ‘I did use the Tackle Your Feelings app just as a mental check-in’

‘Funding will need to come from the IRFU... They don’t want these ships to sink,’ said Shannon RFC director of rugby Geoff Moylan. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Rugby clubs relying on kindness of sponsors to keep them going

Rugby
Gavin Cummiskey
March 26, 2020, 06:00

Shannon RFC may survive financial impact of Covid-19, but other clubs won’t be so lucky

The loss of the Italy Six Nations game at the Aviva stadium cost the IRFU up to €4 million in revenues. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Philip Browne admits IRFU has bought a limited amount of time

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
March 25, 2020, 06:00

‘If we get to September and there’s still no clear line of sight well then we’ve got a problem’

Racing 92 coach Mike Prendergast is in Paris with his family during the coronavirus outbreak. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Racing to a standstill: Mike Prendergast on life under lockdown in Paris

Rugby
Gavin Cummiskey
March 25, 2020, 06:00

‘There are helicopters and drones going around so people are staying in’

Rory Best gets a send-off from fellow Irish players after his final game for Ireland at the Aviva Stadium, the World Cup warm-up against Wales in September 2019. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Rory Best: ‘I just thought you played the game hard, and partied hard.’

Rugby
Donald McRae
March 25, 2020, 06:00

Former Ireland captain talks to Donald McRae about turning things around

Galwegians’ Michael O’Donnell after his side’s recent Energia All-Ireland League Division 2B game against Dungannon at Crowley Park in Galway. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Coronavirus: IRFU to make €500k available to help clubs deal with financial fall-out

Rugby
March 24, 2020, 18:53

Clubs to enjoy four-month four-month moratorium on loan repayments

The 2020 Marseille finals were due to be played in May. Photograph: Getty Images

EPCR committed to re-arranging European finals in Marseille

European Cup
Gerry Thornley
March 24, 2020, 09:45

No rescheduled dates confirmed but organisers intend on finishing competition

A Covid-19 public information leaflet at Tullamore Rugby Club in Offaly. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Gerry Thornley: IRFU can’t forget about the clubs in these trying times

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
March 24, 2020, 06:00

Fears that some clubs might never recover from lack of activity during coronavirus outbreak

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Pro14 Table & Fixtures

A Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Leinster	13	13	0	0	476	181	9	61
Ulster	12	8	0	4	355	252	9	41
Glasgow	13	7	0	6	334	296	6	34
Cheetahs	13	6	0	7	342	280	8	32
Dragons	13	5	0	8	243	354	2	22
Zebre	12	2	0	10	204	370	6	14
Ospreys	12	2	0	10	165	326	5	13

B Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Edinburgh	13	10	0	3	358	195	7	47
Munster	13	9	0	4	352	216	9	45
Scarlets	13	8	0	5	281	242	5	37
Connacht	13	7	0	6	264	284	7	35
Cardiff Blues	13	6	0	7	242	275	5	29
Benetton Treviso	12	5	0	7	280	324	9	29
Southern Kings	13	1	0	12	204	498	3	7

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