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Ireland's Six Nations match against Italy postponed due to coronavirus concerns in Europe

Ireland's Six Nations match against Italy postponed due to coronavirus concerns in Europe

By Semi Turaga
27/02/2020
[Photo:RTE]

Ireland's Six Nations rugby match against Italy in Dublin has been postponed because of concerns about the spreading coronavirus which is now known as COVID-19 in Europe.

BBC News reports the Italians were scheduled to play at Ireland on March 7, part of annual rugby competition that also includes England, France, Scotland and Wales.

A women's game the following day was also postponed.

[Source:BBC]


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