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French rugby federation allows transgender people to compete

The move goes against World Rugby which recommended last year that transgender women should not play in women’s elite or international teams for safety reasons.

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France v Scotland Six Nations match cancelled due to COVID outbreak

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The Lyon-Juventus Champions League match is going ahead despite local concerns about the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.

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England power past Ireland in the Six Nations

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European rugby club signs player who said 'hell awaits' gay people

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England Rugby fined over V-formation haka response

England players fanned out across the pitch as the All Blacks delivered the traditional challenge, but rules say they must not cross the halfway line.

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South Africa and Wales make it through to the World Cup semi-finals

Wales waited until the sixth last minute to beat France with a try from Ross Moriarty and clinch victory by one point, winning 20-19.

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