Empty stadia, deserted pitches… Sporting shutdown to stem Coronavirus spread

Andy Watters

EMPTY stadia, deserted pitches and not a point kicked or try scored… Sport is in almost total lockdown until the end of the month, at the earliest.

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Coronavirus: Italy v England Six Nations match postponed

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Wallace hold off Methody to make Schools' Cup final

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Ireland's Six Nations game with Italy off over coronavirus fears

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