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  •   Home > News > Living & Travel

    The Barbarians who broke coronavirus protocols ahead of their scheduled rugby match with England, will not face a police investigation

    The Barbarians who broke coronavirus protocols ahead of their scheduled rugby match with England, will not face a police investigation


    The team's two nights out led to the weekend fixture at Twickenham being cancelled on health grounds due to possible Covid-19 breaches.

    Footage on social media showed a group of players from the invitational side taking part in a drinking session at a pub near the squad's Park Lane hotel.

    The decision cost the RFU an estimated two million dollars in lost broadcast income and sponsorship revenue.

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     Today's News

    Business:
    Retailers remain cautious despite a bump in card spending over the New Year period 12:47

    Law and Order:
    DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match suspect's glove, FBI says 12:47

    General:
    Winter Olympics 2026: Matt Graham on dual moguls 'dad podium' as weather forces reschedule — quick hits from day nine 12:07

    Rugby League:
    Former New South Wales second rower Ryan Hoffman's welcoming a change to rugby league's representative selection criteria 11:57

    Environment:
    Firefighters have responded to more than 850 calls overnight - with severe gusts and intense downpours in the centre of the country 11:57

    Law and Order:
    A 43-year-old man has appeared in court charged with firearms offences - as a Police hunt continues for those responsible for a shooting in Onehunga a month ago 11:07

    Environment:
    Blustery winds and heavy rain are continuing to impact parts of the country - particularly the lower North Island 10:47

    Maori:
    How Indigenous ideas about non-linear time can help us navigate ecological crises 10:27

    Motoring:
    An action-packed first 250 miles at the annual running of Nascar's Daytona 500 10:27

    National:
    Trump has scrapped the long-standing legal basis for tackling climate emissions 10:17


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