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.

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'" I look after my 92 year old mother. If I'm in isolation who looks after her!

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'" I look after my 92 year old mother. If I'm in isolation who looks after her!

I don’t think I could lock myself away for 4 weeks, let alone 4 months. As old as I am, if I feel well, then no way can I imagine staying indoors that long. I’m sure a lot of my generation will feel the same way, you can’t change the habit of a lifetime.

They should be looking further a field and questioning why someone would want to eat animals that hang upside down that soil them selves in the first place

The Chinese have a lot to answer for

That aside it's costing me like others thousands in investments and businesses

Careful Snowie mate you’ll have the righteous brigade onto you, pity the Great Wall of China wasn’t 500 foot high and span the entire border

Nightmare scenario for small businesses and the like getting through this in one piece.How the hell is the average joe to know if you’ve just got the standard winter sniffles or harbouring the deadly(to some) virus .The rhinos players tests have come back clear ,Toronto players although not tested have said some may have it ,it’s a nightmare situation.How on earth RL and many more minority sports are going to survive without funding help.

Quote ="snowie"How many you is over 70 don't mind self isolation for two weeks https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51895873 [uI wouldn't be happy to be told that[/u'" Don't worry pal whose going to implement it certainly not the police, the few that there is are too busy trying to do their proper jobs, anyway it shouldn't worry me everyone I meet says I don't look a day over 60

Quote ="snowie"How many you is over 70 don't mind self isolation for two weeks https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51895873 [uI wouldn't be happy to be told that[/u'" Don't worry pal whose going to implement it certainly not the police, the few that there is are too busy trying to do their proper jobs, anyway it shouldn't worry me everyone I meet says I don't look a day over 60