Covid-19: Rugby Europe suspends "all its matches and tournaments for an indefinite period"

"Considering the current evolution of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) throughout Europe, Rugby Europe has decided to extend the suspension of all its matches and tournaments for an indefinite period of time," said the European body on 25/03/2020.

Rugby Europe, which had announced on 12/03/2020 a first suspension from 13/03 to 15/04/2020, now "considers this deadline not to be a sufficient amount of time to enable unions, athletes and officials to participate with safe conditions in international competitions."

"We are living in exceptional times at the moment that must be considered very seriously. The health of our athletes and all those involved in our sport, their well-being must be our priority. We will not be back at games and tournaments until all conditions are met, including having given enough time for the reathletisation and training of our players," said Octavian Morariu, president of Rugby Europe.

2020 Six Nations: four matches postponed

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