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France halts major sports until September, leaving little window to resume competitions
Premiership Rugby
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Sports governing bodies face fight for relevance against digital entertainment industry
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Growth to more than 12 teams would have knock-on effect on player welfare
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Barbarians v New Zealand, Twickenham, 3pm : Cluttered calendar would appear to threaten the relevance of a team built on amateur ideals
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‘There was a nine-month clause in this particular case,’ confirms IRFU CEO Browne
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Former Munster back kicks late penalty as Northampton edge contest with Bath
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Competition retains old drama in its new guise even if it is devalued by early finish
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Each club will now be able to nominate two ‘excluded players’ whose salary is not included
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Irish, Welsh, Scottish and Italian unions opposed to new Rugby Champions Cup
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