Rugby Union Today: Pay cuts and free-to-air setback

Adam Kyriacou

Another busy day in the rugby union game as the sport continues to be affected by the coronavirus while there’s a free-to-air setback as the Six Nations remains at Category B status despite protests.

What’s on the site

The government has rejected a chance to ensure the Six Nations stays on free-to-air TV by snubbing a call to give it Group A status.

In the Premiership there are now four clubs, including Saracens, who have announced 25 per cent pay cuts for their players and staff.

Features wise we have a published a possible British & Irish Lions team to face South Africa next year while On this day is from 1926.

What’s in the news

The bad news keeps coming as the Welsh Rugby Union confirm the cancellation of all league and cup competitions in the country.

It’s a similar story in England too as every tournament, except for the Premiership, has been brought to an end this 2019/20 season.

What’s on social media

There has also been a few more postponements and one cancellation, which World Rugby confirmed in a statement earlier today.

What’s on TV

All potential rugby union action has been postponed due to the coronavirus.

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