Rugby Union
David McKendrick, a lock-forward who plays for Biggar, has been suspended for 19 months for his part in disturbances in a Scottish Cup match against Ayr in February.
News Corporation's pounds 367m television deal to show Test and Super 12 matches in Australia is to be challenged by a rival pay-TV network, which claims it was party to a broadcasting agreement already in existence with the Australian Rugby Union.
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