Warrington game off after Hull report positive COVID cases
Warrington’s game with Hull on Sunday has been postponed, after the Airlie Birds reported a number of positive COVID tests.
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All rugby league activity other than Super League stopped in UK lockdown
The RFL has advised clubs in the Championship and League 1 to pause their pre-season training programmes for the next two weeks, in response to the latest coronavirus lockdown.
Wigan game with Catalans postponed due to coronavirus positives
Super League has announced that Thursday night’s game between Wigan and Catalans has been postponed.
Rugby League Today: RL’s inclusivity crisis, plea to Government & mental fitness
Calls for the physical and mental wellbeing of people involved in sport to be considered.
Hull praised for standing in to face Leeds
Hull have been praised for their decision to stand-in for Castleford and take on Leeds in Super League tonight (Thursday).
Rugby League Today: Hull step in, COVID concern ahead of cup final & what next for young players?
“They work extremely hard through the week with nothing at the end of the tunnel.”
Hull step in to face Leeds after Castleford coronavirus outbreak
Hull will take on Leeds at Headingley on Thursday night, taking the place of Castleford, who were struggling with player availability due to a coronavirus outbreak.
Hull owner warns clubs will die without Government support
Hull FC owner Adam Pearson says rugby league clubs will “start to die” without specific Government help in the battle against Covid-19.
Wakefield considering going into lockdown after more players test positive for coronavirus
Wakefield coach Chris Chester says his club are considering going into lockdown after two more players tested positive for Covid-19.
Rest of rugby league season likely to be behind closed doors, including Grand Final
RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer says the ban on fans at elite sport events could last all winter and that it’s likely the Challenge Cup final and Grand Final will ...
Leeds player who missed Huddersfield game tests negative for coronavirus
The Rhinos stood down seven players from the match whilst they awaited the test results.
Seven Leeds players stood down ahead of Friday night game
Leeds have stood down seven players ahead of their Super League clash with Huddersfield tonight.
More Hull players test positive for coronavirus
A total of nine Hull players and three staff members have now tested positive for coronavirus, Super League has confirmed.
First players take COVID-19 tests ahead of Super League restart
Players across Super League have had their first COVID-19 tests, after Screen4 were announced as the competition’s testing partner.
Super League clubs target August return date – with fans to follow in October
Super League clubs hope to resume their season in August and have set an ambitious target of playing in front of fans again as soon as October.
NRL stars Josh Addo-Carr and Latrell Mitchell flout social distancing measures
The NRL has criticised Melbourne winger Josh Addo-Carr and South Sydney full-back Latrell Mitchell for flouting Australia’s social distancing measures.
Leeds players and staff take temporary pay cuts
Leeds’ players and staff have taken temporary pay cuts to help ease the financial strain on the club during the coronavirus pandemic.
Five players who have shaved their head during coronavirus pandemic
It is becoming a trend for people to shave their heads during the coronavirus pandemic.
BBC to show Challenge Cup classics this weekend
The BBC will show Challenge Cup classic this weekend, including the legendary watersplash final from 1968.
Newcastle put players and staff on furlough to safeguard future
Newcastle Thunder have put players and staff at the club on furlough leave due to the coronavirus outbreak.
What rugby league clubs have been up to during the enforced break
It’s only been one weekend without rugby league, but it already feels like a lifetime. Here’s what some clubs have been up to in trying to keep their fans engaged ...
“Rugby league will be back” but make sure you follow government guidelines in the meantime
Doncaster coach Richard Horne has urged supporters to follow government guidelines surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
Editor’s column: Playing the old waiting game
Speculation as to what happens with the current rugby league season is futile – no one, no where knows how it’s going to pan out.
Leigh owner praises RFL’s strong leadership over coronavirus issue
Leigh owner Derek Beaumont has praised the RFL for their handling of the coronavirus situation, as he hopes to keep his players in training.
Widnes chief says they’re in a strong position; but supports calls for government help
Widnes chief executive Phil Finney says their turbulent experience of 2019 has left the club well prepared for the uncertainty of the current situation.
Rugby league suspended due to coronavirus pandemic
The rugby league season in the UK has been suspended until April 3 – including all Super League, Championship, League 1 and women’s games.
Kristian Woolf wants “strong decision” by rugby league on coronavirus
St Helens coach Kristian Woolf has called on Super League and the Rugby Football League to make a strong decision decision on whether the competitions will shut down because of ...
Tony Smith expects rugby league to go in to shutdown
Hull KR coach Tony Smith expects rugby league to become the latest high-profile sport in the UK to go in to shutdown because of coronavirus.
Leeds player cleared of coronavirus
The Leeds player who was tested for coronavirus, which caused the postponement of their game against Catalans, has been cleared.
NRL to be played behind closed doors due to coronavirus
The second round of the NRL will be played behind closed doors, but the remaining first round games will go ahead as planned.