England’s Rugby Football Union has warned of “severe consequences for the sport” if venues remain closed to fans throughout the winter. T
RFU and Premiership Rugby seek bailouts as UK government prepares aid package
The 2020 Six Nations is due to return next month, with games likely to be played without fans in the UK and Ireland (Photo by Tom Jenkins/Getty Images).
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