The 2021 Rugby World Cup is set to be postponed until next year following a recommendation from World Rugby. New Zealand is scheduled to host the ninth edition of the women’s tournament from September 18 to October 16 but looks set to be pushed to 2022.
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Wales won the Triple Crown and moved two victories away from a Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam after dismissing England 40-24 at the Principality Stadium. Late penalties from Callum Sheedy and a Cory Hill try proved pivotal for Wales.
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Ireland condemned Italy to a 30th straight Guinness Six Nations defeat and in doing so earned their first win of the 2021 campaign. Andy Farrell’s side ran in six tries, and had three disallowed, against an Italian outfit that showed none of the promise on display in their recent defeat at Twickenham.
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France’s Six Nations clash with Scotland this weekend has been postponed following more positive results for Covid-19 in the French camp. The Six Nations say they are now working on rescheduling of fixture.
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The coronavirus issues in the French Rugby squad worsened today with the news that scrum-half Antoine Dupont had tested positive. Dupont has been the team’s stand out player in their opening fixtures of the Six Nations this year.
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