Super Rugby 2020
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Can't they transfer this match to Singapore, the other home venue of the Sunwolves?
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12311988
Not sure why this link shows the above article when exactly the same address is now showing the following
Coronavirus has hit Super Rugby with next week's match between the Sunwolves and Brumbies called off.
"Sanzaar has now been informed that the Japanese Government has requested the cancellation of sporting events in the country for the next two weeks with specific mention of the Japanese professional sports leagues," a statement said.
"This includes the Sunwolves versus Brumbies match that is scheduled to be played in Osaka...".
"Sanzaar is now working to determine if this match can be relocated. Sanzaar will issue further details on the position of this match and any potential further disruptions in the near future," the statement continued.The Sunwolves are currently in New Zealand for Saturday's match against the Hurricanes in Napier.
Earlier today the men's and women's Six Nations fixtures between Ireland and Italy have been postponed with 11 towns in northern Italy in lockdown due to coronavirus. Set for March 7 and 8 in Dublin the matches are set to be rescheduled.
"We were then advised, formally, that the National Public Health Emergency team has determined that the series of matches should not proceed, in the interests of Public Health. The IRFU is happy to comply with this instruction," The Irish Rugby Football Union said in a statement.
In Japan, football games in the J.League this week have been cancelled, while the table tennis world championships in South Korea have been postponed.
Additionally, Global Rapid Rugby have relocated matches in China to New Zealand and possibly Australia, concerns have been raised about Six Nations clashes involving Italy and World Sevens Series in Singapore and Hong Kong will be now held in October rather than April. -
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@Higgins said in Super Rugby 2020:
"Sanzaar has now been informed that the Japanese Government has requested the cancellation of sporting events in the country for the next two weeks with specific mention of the Japanese professional sports leagues," a statement said.
Well I guess there goes the plans to catch a double header at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground Sat week.
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too hard to drink beer through a surgical mask anyway
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@antipodean I was gonna go haha after my original plan of seeing a J League game fell through but yeah, looks like there's no sport in Japan until after I leave.
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The Sunwolves v Brumbies match on 6 March will be relocated to WIN Stadium in Wollongong and played ahead of the Waratahs-Chiefs match.
The Sunwolves v Crusaders match on 14 March has been moved to Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, to be played ahead of the Reds v Bulls game that night.
Amended Super Rugby fixtures
All times NZT.
Friday March 6
4:45pm - Sunwolves vs Brumbies, WIN Stadium, Wollongong, LIVE on Foxtel, Kayo Sports and via RUGBY.com.au RADIO
9:15pm - Waratahs vs Chiefs, WIN Stadium, Wollongong, LIVE on Foxtel, Kayo Sports and via RUGBY.com.au RADIO
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Saturday March 14
TBC - Sunwolves vs Crusaders, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, LIVE on Foxtel and Kayo Sports
9:15pm - Reds vs Bulls, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, LIVE on Foxtel, Kayo Sports and via RUGBY.com.au RADIO
I can only assume that Sky will still broadcast these games.
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@Machpants said in Super Rugby 2020:
Good news for crusaders, less travel
Players won't be too happy losing the extra airpoints though.
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@Higgins said in Super Rugby 2020:
@Machpants said in Super Rugby 2020:
Good news for crusaders, less travel
Players won't be too happy losing the extra airpoints though.
Maybe they could fly via Perth
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@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2020:
The Sunwolves v Brumbies match on 6 March will be relocated to WIN Stadium in Wollongong and played ahead of the Waratahs-Chiefs match.
The Sunwolves v Crusaders match on 14 March has been moved to Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, to be played ahead of the Reds v Bulls game that night.
Amended Super Rugby fixtures
All times NZT.
Friday March 6
4:45pm - Sunwolves vs Brumbies, WIN Stadium, Wollongong, LIVE on Foxtel, Kayo Sports and via RUGBY.com.au RADIO
9:15pm - Waratahs vs Chiefs, WIN Stadium, Wollongong, LIVE on Foxtel, Kayo Sports and via RUGBY.com.au RADIO
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Saturday March 14
TBC - Sunwolves vs Crusaders, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, LIVE on Foxtel and Kayo Sports
9:15pm - Reds vs Bulls, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, LIVE on Foxtel, Kayo Sports and via RUGBY.com.au RADIO
I can only assume that Sky will still broadcast these games.
So the Blues game has been moved earlier and the Sunwolves v Crusaders game will slot into that time slot (3:35pm K.O) followed by Reds v Bulls at 6:15pm.
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@Unite Yes, Blues game has been moved to earlier time, which is actually a good thing. Might attract a bigger crowd late afternoon. Below is from the SANZAAR website:
K/o times (in NZT) on Sat 14 March:
4.25pm: Blues v Lions (Auckland)
6.35pm: Sunwolves v Crusaders (Brisbane)
9.15pm: Reds v Bulls (Brisbane) -
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