Hull KR's season ends early after positive Covid tests

Betfred Super League's bottom club, Hull KR, say they are unable to fulfil their remaining fixtures.
By Peter Smith
Published 3rd Nov 2020, 10:56 BST
Updated 3rd Nov 2020, 11:00 BST
Rovers' Matt Parcell gets a pass away during last week's derby defeat by Hull. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.Rovers' Matt Parcell gets a pass away during last week's derby defeat by Hull. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.
Rovers' Matt Parcell gets a pass away during last week's derby defeat by Hull. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Rovers were due to play Warrington Wolves at Emerald Headingley on Thursday before completing their season with games against Catalans Dragons and Salford Red Devils.

But the club today (Tuesday) revealed they have had "numerous" positive tests for coronavirus and other players and staff have been required to self-isolate.

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A club statement said: "Naturally, the club are disappointed we will not be able to fulfil our remaining fixtures and will finish our season early.

"However, the health of our players and coaching staff remains of paramount concern."

It added: "We’d like to place our thanks on record to all 2020 members, sponsors, staff, players, Sky Sports, Super League and RFL for their help and support throughout 2020."

The announcement came before a meeting of clubs which will decide whether to continue with the regular season or end it early and go straight to an expanded play-offs series.

The meeting will also decide on a format for Super League next year following the decision yesterday not to readmit Toronto Wolfpack.

Related topics:Super LeagueHull KRSalford Red DevilsCatalans DragonsWarrington Wolves

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