Super League Suspended

[MrsHavenWarrior]

https://www.rugby-league.com/article/56547/rfl-and-super-league-joint-statement-on-season-suspension

SEASON SUSPENDED UP UNTIL 3RD APRIL INITIALLY

The Rugby Football League and Super League Europe today announce a suspension of fixtures in the Betfred Super League season, initially until 3rd April, during which time the season’s structure and fixture rescheduling will be considered.

This follows the latest Government advice regarding social contact and mass gatherings.

The Super League clubs discussed a range of contingency plans with the RFL at their board meeting in Huddersfield, and the situation will be reviewed with broadcasters and sponsors throughout the initial suspension.

These changes will also apply across other competitions including the Championship, League 1, Betfred Women’s Super League and the community game, with the RFL to have further discussions of the implications at meetings of Championship and League 1 clubs and community board over the next couple of days.

Joint statement from Robert Elstone, the Executive Chairman of Super League Europe, and Ralph Rimmer, CEO of Rugby Football League: “These are unprecedented times, and they present significant financial and commercial implications for Rugby League, which will be further considered during the period of suspension.

“Super League is also an international competition, and consideration has to be given to our clubs in Canada and France, particularly around travel restrictions and scheduling fixtures.

“Player welfare and maintaining the integrity of the competition are key concerns moving forward. Equally our responsibilities to Rugby League communities remain front of mind for all of us.

“The whole country is facing major challenges – and the support of our fans, partners and stakeholders is needed now more than ever before.”

[spacecake]

Had to happen for the safety of players fans and everyone connected with the game . Dark side is how are clubs like us and town gonna manage without income from games . A lot of players may well be under decent contracts which will need paid . Some clubs could go bust.

[whitehavenRLforever]

It’s going to have a massive effect on everyone from sports travel pubs and others sectors.

Gutted there’s no footy or rugby but what can we do. Hopefully nip this virus in the bud quick and get back to normal . After all this hopefully sanctions on China where it all stemmed from. Pathetic country with abysmal human rights and sanitation records.

[Steven DeMont]

Not sure how many of the team are on contract money but extremely challenging times ahead.

This hiatus would be an ideal opportunity to start exploring the possibility of merging with Town.

Could be the only way both clubs can survive, Ottowa, New York et all are waiting in the wings!

[noahrob]

This could be a life line regarding staying in the Championship, Canada and the U.S.A believe this will last longer than April.
Ottawa has closed its border to all non residents.