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    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

    Living & Travel:
    Catherine O'Hara from Home Alone and Schitt's Creek dies aged 71 12:16

    Entertainment:
    Victoria Beckham thanked her family for "always believing in my vision" as she received a prestigious French arts honour 12:01

    Health & Safety:
    Scientists have proved ethnicity can be isolated, and directly impact peoples' health outcomes 11:56

    Politics:
    More than 3 million new 'Epstein files' released by US government 11:36

    Entertainment:
    Grammys producer Ben Winston had to beg Trevor Noah to host the ceremony for one final time 11:31

    Soccer:
    Phoenix manager Giancarlo Italiano's refusing to pin their disappointing 2-all A-League football draw on new signing Bill Tuiloma 11:06

    Accident and Emergency:
    The family of a man swept away in the Waioweka River near Opotiki last week, are remaining close to the search effort 11:06

    Entertainment:
    Ariana Grande admits that it would be "healthy" for her to take a career break 11:01

    Business:
    Expectations the economy will be gathering pace this year 10:46

    Entertainment:
    Melissa Gilbert is facing an "extraordinarily difficult time" amid her husband Timothy Busfield's child sexual abuse charges 10:31


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