Super Rugby 2020
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SANZAAR statement: Super Rugby suspended
SANZAAR have suspended the Super Rugby season following news that New Zealand will quarantine all people entering the country for 14 days.
A statement reads: Following a SANZAAR Executive Committee (EXCO) teleconference in response to the announcement by the New Zealand Government that all returning travellers will have to self-isolate for 14 days, including Super Rugby players, SANZAAR believes it has no option but to suspend the 2020 Super Rugby tournament at the conclusion of this weekend’s matches for the foreseeable future. Five New Zealand teams play in the 15-team Super Rugby tournament and SANZAAR completely understands the directive issued by the New Zealand Government given concerns globally over the COVID-19 virus and the primary aim to reduce exposure and spread of the virus. SANZAR CEO Andy Marinos stated, “the safety and welfare of the public, our players and other stakeholders is paramount and as previously stated we were always going to abide by government and health authority instructions on the issue of COVID-19 containment.” “We are extremely disappointed for the players, our fans, broadcasters and partners but given the complexity of our competition structure, and the multiple geographies that we cover, we have no other option but to align with such directives. We also believe it is time for all those players currently overseas to return home and to be with their families.” “Our priority is, therefore, to ensure our players are within their homes territories from the end of this weekend. SANZAAR will also remain engaged with its stakeholders and will continue to explore avenues to see if we can keep the rugby product alive within our core markets, with the possibility to be in a position to resume the tournament if at all possible in future weeks. We have currently played seven rounds out of the 18 in the normal regular season”. SANZAAR will issue further information on Super Rugby 2020 and any potential rescheduled fixtures in the days ahead. -
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@canefan said in Super Rugby 2020:
@NTA said in Super Rugby 2020:
Booked long weekend over there in June. Hopefully everyone has their shit sorted out by then
Hopefully you won't have to self quarantine for 14 days in NZ to be able to enjoy your long weekend....
You booked a long weekend in Christchurch?
Hotel quarantine is probably the best outcome from here.
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Wonder how this impacts NZRs bank balance...money's from Soop tv rights already paid?
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Well Beauden's break just got a hell of a lot longer!!
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This will no doubt have major financial implications. How do gate tackings, food etc get distributed at the moment? Do the franchises collect that revenue? Do they lease the stadiums and have to pay regardless. Do NZR pay the wages regardless if the players play? Does Sky etc get some sort of refund if SANZAAR cannot deliver the games? Plenty of questions.
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