With just two rounds to run before finals after this weekend, the AFLW will continue without fans in attendance.
But the escalating COVID-19 issue has forced Super Rugby to be suspended after Sunday's Australian derby between the Brumbies and NSW Waratahs in Canberra. With teams based across four countries, SANZAAR had no other option but to postpone the competition after New Zealand's announcement of travel restrictions.Uncertainty surrounds the A-League with Wellington Phoenix declaring it would be"impossible" to host matches at home because of the country's restrictions.The domestic cricket season could be over with Cricket Australia cancelling the final round of the Sheffield Shield.
The NBL's grand final series between Sydney Kings and Perth Wildcats will proceed with game three on Sunday to be played behind closed doors. Major sporting competitions around the world, including the NBA and Premier League, have already suspended their seasons because of the coronavirus.
Great news
Stubborn, selfish, inconsiderate and irrational.
good - the hysteria about the coronavirus is out of control
We really are that stupid!
So why is sport exempt to the non essential gatherings of 500 or more people in force from Monday
15 LESS PEOPLE. NRL Won’t notice the lack of crowds.
“Australia without rugby league is not Australia”. Isn’t that what they said about Holden? 😉 Taxpayer-funded bailout for a business that signed a $2 billion broadcast deal in 2015? Where’s the cash?
geoffrey_payne I’m sure the NRL refs will keep a close eye on the 1.5m-2m recommendation for keeping personal distance. AFL umps will impose more 50m penalties to ensure more space. Mmm ... a few infected players will produce havoc, of course. But money rules.
Well, shows the intelligence of both sports!! Idiots!!
Adding to their long list of decisions that defy logic and reek of it being all about the money!
Ridiculous. People need to take this seriously.
Why would they stop?
Morons
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