POSTPONEMENTS
First things, first, before you jump in the car and make your way to any ground near you, tonight's Premiership games are off (for now):
- Sale vs Northampton Saints (Postponed to Sunday 11th at 3pm)
- Bristol Bears vs Bath (Postponed to Saturday 10th at 17:30).
Other Premiership Games
"Respectful continuation of sport at all levels"
The Government gave their blessing for the 'respectful continuation of sport at all levels'. Taking their cue from this, the RFU confirmed that rugby could take place at all levels and 'strongly encouraged' respectful tributes at all games. Despite this, clubs would be allowed to postpone matches without penalty up to 4 hours before kick off.
Along with Premiership Rugby, the following clubs have subsequently confirmed that the following fixtures will go ahead as scheduled:
- Exeter Chiefs v Leicester Tigers - 3pm
- Newcastle Falcons v Harlequins - 3pm
- London Irish v Worcester Warriors - 3pm
- Bristol Bears v Bath - 17:30
Championship
- Ampthill v Jersey Reds - 3pm
- Caldy v Hartpury RFC - 3pm
- Ealing Trailfinders v Doncaster - 3pm
- London Scottish v Nottingham - 3pm
Sunday
- Gloucester v Wasps - 3pm
- Sale Sharks v Northampton Saints - 3pm
The RFU confirmed that official guidance for matches and rugby activity for the remainder of the National Mourning Period will follow as early as possible next week.
