Rugby
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English rugby official resigns after discriminatory post
Australia women win rugby sevens world series
Farrell extends deal to coach Ireland through 2031 Rugby World Cup in US
Moana Pasifika bow out of Super Rugby with sadness but in style
All Blacks captain to miss rugby Nations Championship, South Africa tour
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – All Blacks captain Scott Barrett will miss the All Blacks’ Nations Championship rugby tests in July and its historic tour to South Africa in August and September because of a back injury.