Going to be interesting regarding the prisons, can’t shut them and lowlife will keep committing crimes.

Way things are snowballing, just hope we still have a game tonight

Think it will hit the NHS like a tonne of bricks over the next couple of weeks. Most hospitals have 20/30 critical care beds, which could all be full by next week, with a lot needing to be ventilated ie 600 ventilated patients within a hospital in Italy. Not taking into account the shortage of NHS staff we have and the numbers that will be self isolating in the coming weeks, I believe a lot of people are worried.

I don’t know the numbers, but from what I understand they have been cancelling appointments & turning people out from PGI this last week or so, which would hopefully give some extra resilience.

Don't worry folks, if you are under 70, have no underlying health conditions,e.g. diabetes,high blood pressure,heart problems, then in two months time you will be all wondering what the fuss was about.
My problem is I'm 71 have underlying health problems but nothing too serious(i hope) so if you don't see any more posts from me I may have been run over by a bus.
Take care folks and don't panic.

Looks like thats it for a while, government are banning "mass gatherings"

Shudds will be OK for proceeding with the home league fixture v Toronto then?

NRL to be played behind closed doors. Why can't we . All matches to be streamed .

Mainly because this will go on for months, not weeks. We have a dozen home matches left (plus 1 shared cup gate at least), every one played behind closed doors costs us an average of 60K (MC’s figures). How long do you think we’d last?

Streaming would pay us nothing. The only option would be hoping Sky paying extra to show all games but the chances of them shelling out much more than they already do would be very slim. Postponing would be bad enough but the hope would be we could survive the break and then recoup the costs at the restart. Cancelling likely would finish us and many clubs off.

And thats without considering the players here. It’s a close contact sport, they are very susceptible to the virus spreading quickly between themselves should just one player catch it. Postponement is the only real option.

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60K a game behind closed doors.

Postpone until June. Cancel Ashes series. Push the end of season back until December.

That's all I can think of.

I’ve just had a look on the UK virus area checker for the Wakefield area. There are no reported cases. The good folks around here must be doing something right.

You’ve been self isolating for ever DS you tight bugger

Confirmed the first case today.

Yes, I’ve just had a look at W Express twitter page. Doesn’t say which district, sad, but it was bound to happen. As a 72 year old I guess it’s fingers crossed for me and the wife, and the rest of the grey brigade.

I've been grey since my mid twenties

If anyone runs out of bog roll, heard Cas are having a sale on their jersey’s in their club shop.

How long have you known BLM.

Let's face it, the season is done.

Catalans will not be able to participate. Toronto will never get to play a game in Toronto. Public gatherings will be banned.

Enjoy the Cas game this afternoon and see you next February (hopefully).

Our friends in Union are considering a full 12 week break to their season.
This seems a bit more realistic then footballs premier league but, even 12 weeks doesn't seem long enough for this thing to be clear.

Who'd have bet Toronto would survive they're first season in super league

Touché

Today’s statement from RFL

Public health considerations – for everyone - and particularly the most vulnerable in all our communities - are everyone’s priority.

The Rugby Football League is following and has followed at all times the Government’s advice and will continue to do so. We are in constant contact with the relevant Government Departments who are informed by the national scientific and medical experts. This information has been communicated directly to all clubs in the professional and community game over the previous few weeks.

The Government guidance was there was no medical rationale to call off games this weekend, and this was followed by Rugby League and many other sports.

The situation is fast-moving and evolving. By the end of the weekend the RFL will have sent further detailed papers to all clubs in the Betfred Super League, Championship and League 1 on the in-depth plans developed by the governing body over a number of weeks, in discussion with both clubs and broadcast partners.

Meetings will be held with the professional leagues at the start of this week to continue contingency planning and discussions around all competitions and events together.

Community leagues and clubs, and Foundations, will continue to receive information and support from the appropriate RFL teams.

if we stop which looks likely just start the league when we can and then run it until we end the season, if this means running into winter months then so be it way

We can then look at next season in a different way forget the internationals

How many you is over 70 don't mind self isolation for two weeks https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51895873 I wouldn't be happy to be told that

How many you is over 70 don't mind self isolation for two weeks https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51895873 I wouldn't be happy to be told that

Quote ="snowie"How many you is over 70 don't mind self isolation for two weeks https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51895873 I wouldn't be happy to be told that'" It not just two weeks mate. The talk is it could be up to four months.

Quote ="snowie"How many you is over 70 don't mind self isolation for two weeks https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51895873 I wouldn't be happy to be told that'" It not just two weeks mate. The talk is it could be up to four months.