Covid-19: European Rugby Cup quarterfinals, Gallagher Premiership Rugby and Pro14 postponed

"Amid growing public health concerns due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Board of European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has decided that this season's Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarterfinal matches will not now be played on the scheduled dates of 03-05/04/2020," announced the body on 16/03/2020.

"While respecting all further directives by governments and local authorities, EPCR, in conjunction with the relevant leagues and unions, remains committed to trying to find a solution which will enable it to complete the 2019-20 Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup tournaments at such a time as that aligns with preventative measures undertaken by an overwhelming majority of sport's governing bodies and tournament organisers in Europe. EPCR's priority is the health and welfare of players and club staff," added the European body.

This follows the suspension of Gallagher Premiership Rugby "for five weeks" on 16/03/2020, the Guinness Pro14 until further notice on 12/03, and the "temporary" susupension of Top 14, announced by the LNR on 13/03/2020. The Championships of all…