March 26 preferred date for Scotland s Covid-hit Six Nations France trip
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Paris (AFP)
Six Nations organisers told AFP on Monday that March 26 is their favoured option for Scotland s visit to title-contenders France, which was postponed due to coronavirus cases.
The fixture was originally scheduled for February 28 but Les Bleus recorded 16 positive Covid-19 cases among their set-up. We are in the process of negotiating but March 26 is the preferred date, organisers told AFP.
The tournament organisers are still awaiting an agreement between the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) and the French Rugby Federation.
Gregor Townsends visitors could be without the likes of captain Stuart Hogg or lock Jonny Gray, who both play for Exeter Chiefs.
Very positive for Irish rugby - Six Nations confirms €426 million deal with CVC
IRFU CEO Philip Browne has welcomed an injection of €56 million into the union over the next five years. By Murray Kinsella Thursday 11 Mar 2021, 12:07 PM Mar 11th 2021, 12:07 PM 25,988 Views 36 Comments
The Six Nations trophy.
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THE SIX NATIONS has confirmed a €426 million [£365 million] deal with private equity firm CVC Fund VII for a 1/7th share in Six Nations Rugby.
IRFU CEO Philip Browne said the new partnership is “very positive news for Irish rugby.”
The deal will be worth €56 million to the IRFU over the next five years, with around €7 million due later this year. Browne has also indicated that the IRFU expect “that annual long-term revenues from the Six Nations will increase” with CVC’s
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