The governing body has cancelled the Heartland Championship, along with the national under 19s, sevens and all provincial union representative tournaments.

Chief executive Mark Robinson says the Mitre 10 and Farah Palmer Cups survive for now.

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24 Dec: Aussie surprise packet Joe Comito has lost his second round World Darts Championship clash against Northern Ireland's Josh Rock in London

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23 Dec: Luke Humphries has put friendship to one side to advance to the third round of the World Darts Championship

22 Dec: The eyes of officials are being given extra trust at next year's under-20 World Rugby Championship in Georgia

22 Dec: The New England Patriots have clinched a spot in the NFL's playoffs with two weeks to spare after a 28-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens

22 Dec: The best darts player on the planet has booked his spot into the third round of the world championships in London

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