Rugby

Ligue 1 had outlined its intention to resume matches in June, with players being recalled to training as of May 11

25-year-old competition has been widely criticised for its unwieldy and frequently changed format.

The frozen payments will be "waived permanently" if no more rugby is possible this year

Governing body predicts huge losses because of coronavirus-enforced shutdown

Multiple events have fallen victim to novel virus which has killed more than 23,000 people around the world

Two other key sports, rugby league and football, continue to play without spectators

18 teams have been formed in schools and universities around Kabul and six more in provinces outside the capital

2021 edition of the women's event in New Zealand will be known simply as Rugby World Cup 2021

Next match will take place on May 1 in Lahore

Football did not miss out, with England manager Gareth Southgate and captain Harry Kane honoured as well