Wednesday Morning Round Up

February 27, 2019
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Ultimate Rugby

Beauden Barrett returns for the Hurricanes

Barrett has missed the first two weeks of action due to NZ Rugby's resting policies but will make his return to the field, as the Wellington-based franchise looks to bounce back from their 38-22 loss at the hands of the Crusaders last weekend. Full Story

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont knighted at Buckingham Palace

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont says that he is "honoured and humbled" after being formally knighted by Her Majesty The Queen for services to rugby at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. Full Story

Wales lock Hill to miss rest of Six Nations

Wales will be without lock Cory Hill for their two remaining Six Nations matches due to an ankle injury. Full Story

6 Nations in talks with CVC Capital Partners about selling commercial shares

The Six Nations are understood to be in negotiations with CVC Capital Partners, the private equity firm who recently secured a 27% stake in Premiership Rugby Limited, about selling a share in their own commercial future to the firm. Full Story

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