On Friday the Premier League and Ligue 1 joined the growing list of competitions to be put on hold due to the spread of coronavirus.
Hurricanes claimed an epic victory over Chiefs in Super Rugby, with the decisive kick from Jordie Barrett coming long after the hooter.
French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte said the sport is suspended indefinitely as coronavirus spreads throughout the country.
Wales and Scotland are due to play a Six Nations match in Cardiff on Saturday, and the WRU says coronavirus will not prevent it happening.
Francois Louw is into his ninth season with Bath but has revealed this will be his final year at the Recreation Ground.
England prop Joe Marler has received a 10-week suspension after a flashpoint involving Alun Wyn Jones in Saturday's clash with Wales.
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Alun Wyn Jones will equal Richie McCaw's world record of 148 Tests on Saturday, and Wales coach Wayne Pivac has paid tribute to his skipper.
Wales face Scotland in the weekend's only Six Nations match, after Italy v England and France v Ireland were called off due to COVID-19.