The Latest on the effect of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___All rugby in England below the top-flight Premiership has been canceled for the season. Bill Sweeney, chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, says the decision was taken “to assist with long-term planning and provide clarity to the game at a time of continuous change” during the virus outbreak. Sweeney says the RFU is in “active discussions” with Premiership teams about managing the end of the season, which had been scheduled to finish at the end of May. Several Premiership teams have asked players to take a pay cut during the outbreak. That responsibility lies with us all.”

Source: International New York Times March 20, 2020 10:41 UTC