Top-flight English club rugby is expected to be suspended tomorrow - despite Rugby Football Union bosses saying the sport should carry on.
Premiership Rugby were forced to postpone today’s cup final between Sale and Harlequins after a member of Quins’ staff reported ‘flu-like’ symptoms.
That is set to trigger a decision to halt the Gallagher Premiership for at least four weeks. The Pro14 and French leagues have already been shut down.
The RFU says it will stick to governmental advice that “amateur and professional sporting events should go ahead unless there are significant mitigating circumstances”.
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