Wellington — New Zealand will become the first country to resume professional rugby union games this coming weekend as governments around the world ease lockdown measures to fight the novel coronavirus.

All eyes will be on the 10-week Super Rugby Aotearoa competition organised by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) as others seek to resume sporting activities after these were halted due to the coronavirus outbreak...

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