- Games to be played without large crowds until vaccine available
- Document casts doubt on completion of Premiership season
Elite rugby matches are likely to be played behind closed doors until an effective coronavirus vaccine is freely available, according to guidelines released by World Rugby.
The document, compiled by World Rugby’s leading medical experts, raises the possibility of the autumn Tests, next year’s Six Nations and even the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa being played in empty stadiums or in front of radically reduced attendances.
Written by Gerard Meagher
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/may/04/world-rugby-guidelines-advise-behind-closed-doors-tests-until-vaccine-found under the title “Six Nations could be forced behind closed doors following World Rugby guidelines”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
