European Club Rugby

Stargazer

The Japan Rugby Top League has decided to postpone a total of 16 games in rounds 7 and 8 of the Japan Rugby Top League 2020 in order to prevent the spread of the new corona virus infection.

Regarding alternative matches, round 7 will be played on March 21 (Sat) and 22 (Sun), and round 8 will be held on May 2 (Sat) and 3 (Sun). Details of the schedule and venue will be announced as soon as they are determined.

https://www.top-league.jp/2020/02/26/w7-w8-postpone/

Machpants

@Stargazer I hope those guys on sabbatical in Japan have watertight contracts!

Stargazer

https://twitter.com/LeicesterTigers/status/1234446388949405696

Stargazer

https://twitter.com/PRO14Official/status/1238137682741649408

Machpants

Doesn't really say what that means, suspension as in pause, or suspensions as in games during the period are cancelled and will not be re-scheduled. I guess it is the second

Stargazer

To help fight the spread of the Covid-19 corona virus, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) has - with immediate effect - suspended all rugby competitions (at all levels) in France, including meetings and training sessions, and all activities of the Rugby Acedemies, until conditions improve and permit them to be resumed.

https://www.ffr.fr/actualites/federation/la-ffr-suspend-lensemble-de-ses-competitions

MajorPom

@Stargazer said in NH club rugby:

To help fight the spread of the Covid-19 corona virus, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) has - with immediate effect - suspended all rugby competitions (at all levels) in France, including meetings and training sessions, and all activities of the Rugby Acedemies, until conditions improve and permit them to be resumed.

https://www.ffr.fr/actualites/federation/la-ffr-suspend-lensemble-de-ses-competitions

The white flag ... jeeze who didn't see that coming ...

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Stargazer

Former Blues and Auckland loosie Joe Edwards, who currently plays for Pro D2 club Provence, has signed a 3-year contract with Pro D2 club Vannes.

taniwharugby

all English rugby suspended

https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article/rugby-football-union-suspends-all-rugby

Steven Harris

Back yard rugby with the Grandkids at my place will continue..

Machpants

Most clubs in Europe are agreeing pay cuts in the 25 to 30% region. Makes sense, especially as it seems that these don't salty to the low paid workers. If hope NZPA follow suit and offer this sort of thing. It helps no one of clubs and franchises go under

sparky

Some amazing, heart-warming news about Michael Fatilofa in these dark times:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/51988979

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8uo3-CHOdz/

Stargazer

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/top-league-to-continue-clashing-with-super-rugby-in-2021

MiketheSnow

Joe Simpson for me, sublime change of attack.

Bones

@MiketheSnow I've stopped after that one - neat try! How the hell was the second one a try of the week? It's just a simple through the hands with 3 passes.