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Safety fears over drought-affected sports pitches

The rugby season is being delayed for safety reasons and there are fears football may follow suit.

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19 Aug 2026, 09:10 UTC
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19 Aug 2026, 05:21 UTC
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The rugby season is being delayed for safety reasons and there are fears football may follow suit.
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    Safety fears over drought-affected sports pitches

    The rugby season is being delayed for safety reasons and there are fears football may follow suit.

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