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Coronavirus: UK government pauses plans for fans’ October return to sporting events in England

The sports industry in England has been dealt a fresh blow after plans to bring back fans from next month were paused.

Due to the exceptional circumstances of the COVID-19 crisis, EPCR has changed the formats for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup.

Just a couple of weeks before the Pro14 season starts, Stade Francais have been forced to cancel a friendly with Toulon.

After the tournament was suspended due to coronavirus, World Rugby has confirmed the Six Nations will be completed in October.

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Despite concerns over the trip due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Lions will be heading to South Africa in 2021.

The Rebels are set for an extended spell on the road after the team announced they will not play the Reds at AAMI Park.

Dave Rennie could install a new captain when he formally takes charge of Australia next month.

There is due to be back-to-back derbies for Pro14 teams when the 2019-20 season resumes, potentially on August 22.

A capacity crowd of 43,000 people will be in the stands for the Blues' return to Eden Park for the visit of the Hurricanes.

The reduction of the Premiership's salary cap has not gone down well with the Rugby Players Association.

After a three-month suspension due to coronavirus, Super Rugby will return in Australia from July 3, albeit in a revamped format.

There will be no limits on crowd numbers when the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition gets underway this week in New Zealand.

Though his contract does not begin until July, new Australia coach Dave Rennie will take a pay cut to help RA's financial situation.

The Premiership is the latest sports league to announce a planned return date amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Super Rugby Aotearoa will see several rule changes when it kicks off on June 13.