English Rugby Goes On Lock Down
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Following government advice, the RFU have suspended all rugby activity in England, at both professional and community level, a RFU statement has confirmed.
"Rugby activity includes club training, league and cup matches plus rugby education courses from 17 March until 14 April subject to continued review." - A statement has confirmed.
"The decision has been taken following government advice in the interests of players, coaches, referees, volunteers, supporters and the wider rugby union community.
Where possible, players at all levels are encouraged to maintain their own personal fitness and keep active during this time, while following government guidelines about safe distance and safe exercise environments.
The RFU will continue to review and monitor government advice and will provide detailed updates on the impact to the season in the coming weeks."
This means that GKA IPA Championship, Premier XVs and Premiership have all been put on hold.
The Premiership have also released a statement which read:
"We are sorry to tell our fans that we will be postponing our season for five weeks, in line with today’s advice of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, which confirmed that the Government would no longer support mass gatherings.
The safety of our fans, players and staff is our first priority, and we would like to wish all of those who are affected our heartfelt best wishes and a very speedy recovery.
We’ll continue to work closely with DCMS and Public Health England, and to follow the advice of medical experts, and work with our clubs to help them to support their own wider communities at this time."
