England await news on Italy trip as coronavirus threatens Six Nations
(The Guardian Sports News)

Ireland v Italy is first game to be called offEngland due to travel to Rome on 14 MarchThe Six Nations has been plunged into chaos after Ireland´s match against Italy was called off by the Irish government because of fears over the spread of the coronavirus. There are also escalating doubts over England´s trip to Italy amid concerns the tournament may not be completed for the first time in almost 50 years.The Rugby Football Union is in talks with the government over England´s match in Rome on 14 March - as well as the Six Nations organisers and the authorities in Italy, where the death toll from the coronavirus has reached double figures. With five Serie A football matches taking place behind closed doors this weekend there remains the possibility England´s match in Rome will be played in an empty stadium. Continue reading...