Round-Up: NRL restart reaction, Serie A gets restart date, first live EPL matches for BBC, Sri Lanka’s Carlton returns, and more

Australian commentators hailed rule changes in the National Rugby League that led to an exciting game as the 2020 season got back underway yesterday with the Parramatta Eels beating the Brisbane Broncos 34-6 in Brisbane. There was a mixed reaction from fans to the recorded crowd noise used by broadcasters to create atmosphere in their coverage. The league's restart attracted media attention from around the world. And the NRL published a timeline of its tortuous, 66-day road to the restart - Fox Sports, News.com.au, NRL, SBS

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