Could we be seeing another COVID affected Rugby League season?
Anyone who follows sport at the moment, is having to appreciate the sheer disruption that COVID can cause across the board.
COVID-19
Castleford captain defends decision to take kids out of school
Castleford captain Michael Shenton says the decision to take his three children out of school as a COVID precaution was not one taken lightly.
Huddersfield v Salford to go ahead after no new COVID-19 cases reported
The Giants were forced to postpone last week’s game against Wigan after seven positive COVID-19 cases were reported within their playing group.
Supporters able to visit COVID-19 vaccination drop-in clinic ahead of St Helens v Warrington clash
Fans are able to turn up without an appointment from 6pm onwards on the evening of the game.
Daryl Powell ‘happy to take abuse’ from returning fans as regulations are eased
Castleford coach Daryl Powell is looking forward to being abused by fans once more as rugby league clubs prepare for the gradual return of crowds.
Editor’s column: It’s not the same without fans
We’re in a very privileged position as journalists that we can attend matches that are missing a key ingredient – fans.
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.
Wigan given all-clear to face Catalans as fans return to Super League
Wigan have been cleared to make the trip to France for Saturday’s Super League fixture against Catalans after they received good news from their latest round of Covid-19 tests.
Mailbox: Fans still waiting for Toronto ticket refunds
In the latest mailbox, a Hull fan raises concerns that those who had bought tickets for Toronto games in 2020 may not see their money back.
Catalans game with Leeds falls victim of coronavirus – again
Catalans home game against Leeds, scheduled for Monday September 7, has been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak within the Dragons camp.
Rugby league not included in new pilots for return of fans to elite sport
Rugby league has been omitted from the list of sports that will hold pilots for the return of fans to elite sport, announced by the Government.
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.
Salford remain in self-isolation as further tests planned
Salford’s players and match day staff remain in self-isolation following the coronavirus outbreak at Hull earlier this week.
Shocked Salford CEO calls for more coronavirus testing before games
Salford chief executive Ian Blease has called on the governing body to increase the number of weekly coronavirus tests in Super League following this week’s outbreak.
“No one is to blame for coronavirus outbreak”
Hull centre Josh Griffin has responded to criticism of the club’s players on social media and says that no one is to blame for the coronavirus outbreak.
Catalans assured travel restrictions will not affect Super League obligations
Catalans Dragons have been assured that any clampdown on travel to and from France will not affect their ability to play and host Super League matches.
Boost for community rugby league as return nears
The Government is set to approve the RFL’s Action Plan for the return of community rugby league.
RFL to use some of government loan to cover Ashes losses
The RFL will use some of the £16m loan from the government to help cover the losses caused by the cancellation of the Ashes series, it has been revealed.
Super League players return to training
Leeds and St Helens whet the appetite for the Super League restart with videos of their players returning to training on Monday.
No full-contact community rugby league until at least September
The Government has announced plans focused on the restart of team sports, but there will be no full-contact community rugby league until September at the earliest.
Rugby League Today: Relegation legal threat & unhappy players, clubs and fans
We yearn for the morning that your daily bitesize run through of rugby league has some match related bits in.
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.