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June 1 is set to be a huge day in the Premiership calendar
DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
Date: April 29, 2020, 6:44 am
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A ball has not been kicked in the Gallagher Premiership since
Bristol’s 28-15 win over Harlequins at Ashton Gate on March 8.
More than seven weeks have since passed, with the conclusion of
the 2019/20 season thrown into doubt by the indefinite
suspension of the campaign due to the coronavirus pandemic
outbreak.
There have been fears in the interim that the season might not
be restarted, but hopes are now growing that there will be rugby
on the horizon soon amid reports that most Premiership clubs are
planning to return to training on June 1 with matches to follow
at the end of that month.
Nine rounds of regular season fixtures remain to be played after
the campaign was abruptly halted due to the virus. However, with
the peak in Britain now suggested to have passed, plans are
being firmed up to get the rugby show back on the road.
It’s believed the PRL are looking to stage the remaining 54
matches in a five-week period, with matches played on every day
of the week at one venue – including several on the same day.
A report in the Daily Mail suggests that Twickenham and the
Ricoh Arena have been suggested as the grounds most suitable to
stage an ambitious made for TV schedule due to those stadiums
having an adjacent hotel and plenty of room in the grounds to
host broadcast crews looking to comfortably adhere to the
current social distancing guidelines.
Upwards of three matches could be staged on any one day, but
these provisional plans are dependant on government support, the
availability of Covid-19 testing kits and agreement from the
Rugby Players’ Association who could well see a cap on the
maximum number of minutes a player can play in his particular
team’s nine matches prior to the semi-finals and final.
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Re: June 1 is set to be a huge day in the Premiership calendar
DIR By: Samquin
Date: April 29, 2020, 8:38 am
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Both HQ and the Ricoh are allocated as test centres for Covid
19. I doubt the addition of rugby teams and a media centre
would be acceptable to the NHS.
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Re: June 1 is set to be a huge day in the Premiership calendar
DIR By: Jus-Quin-Time
Date: April 29, 2020, 9:19 am
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Why? Why is this so hugely important... Is it a desperate
attempt to remain relevant? Is this being driven by TV &
sponsorship?
Looking at the logistics it will take a huge effort to prepare
and protect everyone involved. The risks are pretty clear. If
just 1 or 2 people develop COVID-19, and their illness can be
directly tracked to their participation in the competition, then
the reputational damage to rugby will be off the scale.
Why can't this years season be simply consigned to the dustbin
of history.
Can someone please enlighten me because I really am at a loss to
understand this decision.
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Re: June 1 is set to be a huge day in the Premiership calendar
DIR By: SiB
Date: April 29, 2020, 9:53 am
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Absolutely stupid
The idea that the peak is passed is a good one
Germany lowered their distancing measures and are now talking
about a second spike
They should just stop the season, and let pre season start early
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Re: June 1 is set to be a huge day in the Premiership calendar
DIR By: Boonie
Date: April 29, 2020, 10:31 am
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I suspect it is down to money, as most things are. Can't see any
other reason for it.
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Re: June 1 is set to be a huge day in the Premiership calendar
DIR By: toast
Date: April 29, 2020, 3:12 pm
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Money pure and simple, this season should be cancelled.
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Re: June 1 is set to be a huge day in the Premiership calendar
DIR By: guest465
Date: April 30, 2020, 12:14 am
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> Money pure and simple, this season should be cancelled.
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Not sure you can relegate if season is cancelled can you ?
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Re: June 1 is set to be a huge day in the Premiership calendar
DIR By: toast
Date: April 30, 2020, 4:09 am
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Sarries were relegated for 3 years of salary cap breaches, so
yes they can be.....
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Re: June 1 is set to be a huge day in the Premiership calendar
DIR By: Rocker
Date: April 30, 2020, 4:56 am
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> Germany lowered their distancing measures and are now talking
about a second spike
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Whenever we come out of lockdown there will be a new peak,
lockdown doesn't cure the virus, it only stops transmission.
PS However I agree it would seem to be the best idea to cancel
the season.
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Re: June 1 is set to be a huge day in the Premiership calendar
DIR By: MadMax
Date: April 30, 2020, 6:39 am
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--- Quote from: toast link ---
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> Sarries were relegated for 3 years of salary cap breaches, so
yes they can be.....
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Not quite. The Cheats chose to be relegated rather than open
their books this season.
But either way their relegation is not dependent on whether the
season is completed or not.
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