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30.11.2021 / 20:23

Munster's return from South Africa delayed after nine further Covid-19 positives

There have been a further nine positive Covid-19 cases identified in Munster's touring party in South Africa, so delaying their return to Ireland.

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Up to 10,000 to be allowed at Ulster Rugby pre-season friendly in Belfast

Ulster Rugby have confirmed that up to 10,000 supporters will be allowed to attend a pre-season friendly they're playing against Saracens in Belfast on 3 September.

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Six Nations clash with France still awaiting quarantine clearance

The fate of Ireland's Women's Six Nations clash with France remains in the balance as the Government continues to establish a workable solution for elite sports travel amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

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Leinster propose antigen testing for fans at RDS

Leinster Rugby has submitted plans to Government to use rapid antigen testing to allow the return of spectators to matches at the RDS Arena.

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First rugby 15s match of 2020 played in Nova Scotia with public health measures in place

Nova Scotia eases COVID-19 regulations for organized activities Williams told Global News that once the province announced its relaxation of gathering limits in Sept., he wasted no time getting his club involved in completing the necessary protocols that would allow players to get back on the field.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Through the leadership of the Rugby Nova Scotia COVID-19 Committee team, clubs like Riverlake had clear guidelines to follow that were also endorsed by Rugby Canada.Each club that signed on had to complete a safety plan that included methods for contact tracing and COVID-19 screening.Jack Hanratty, the provincial coach for Rugby Nova Scotia, praised the efforts of

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Two Ulster players test positive for Covid-19

Ulster Rugby have confirmed that two of their players have tested positive for Covid-19.

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Sporting organisations to warn of financial impact of Covid-19

The leaders of Ireland's main sporting organisations will today warn of losses of tens of millions of euros due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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All sporting events set to be behind closed doors

All sporting events will take place behind closed doors under measures set to be taken by the government this afternoon.

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Irish sport awaits decision on allowing crowds of up to 500

Live sport in this country could be given a major lift today if the Cabinet decides to proceed to Phase 4 of the government roadmap for reopening society and business.

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Updated All sport to return on 29 June, €70m in government grants to be made available

By Mícheál Lehane, Eoin Ryan and Damian Lawlor

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U Sports cancels 6 national championships due to COVID-19 pandemic

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The Uteck and Mitchell Bowls, which serve as the Vanier Cup semifinals, were also cancelled.

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New training guidelines: Electronic logs and no showers

Sports clubs that are permitted to return to training from Monday must keep an electronic log of all those who attend for potential contact tracing purposes.

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WATCH! Sports stars do charity work

Many have lost their income as a result of the national lockdown and are now in dire need of food and other essential items. This has presented South African sports stars with the opportunity to give back to the people who support them on the field, and they have put all their resources together to lend a hand.

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Government establishes 'Return to Sport Expert Group'

A 'Return to Sport Expert Group' has been established by the government to provide guidance to Ireland's sporting bodies to prepare for the phased return to sporting activity in line with the Government Roadmap for Reopening Business and Society.

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Justin Geduld’s Food Diary

Ever wondered what it takes to become a professional rugby player? Besides the blood, sweat and tears on and off the field; it also takes dedication to what you put inside your body. After all, they say, “you are what you eat”. People Magazine ‘virtually’ spent a day with professional rugby player, Justin Geduld, and found out exactly what a professional sportsman eats and how he trains in a day.

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WATCH! The Stormers perform ‘The Crossing’

South African rugby team The Stormers teamed up with various artists and local celebrities to record a tribute video of Johnny Clegg’s ‘The Crossing’. Recorded and filmed in their bye week at the beginning of March, the video has been released on the Stormers’ social media channels. The Stormers squad used ‘The Crossing’ as a team song for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby competition, singing it in the changeroom after every game before the current season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Italy flanker Mbanda aiding Covid-19 patients and calls for care for others

Italy flanker Maxime Mbanda has vowed to push through the fear and keep driving ambulances carrying coronavirus patients to and from hospital.

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IRFU introduce pay deferral for players from next month

The IRFU are to defer a portion of the wages of staff and players from next month as a response to the halt of all rugby activity on the island due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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What SA Sports Stars Are Getting Up To While in Self-Isolation

While we’re all uncertain as to what’s going to happen over the next few weeks and months and wondering what to do while sitting at home, let’s take a look at what South Africa’s sporting heroes are doing while under self-isolation after returning home from international travel and get some inspiration and of course entertainment from them.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0