NRL postpones Saturday games because of Covid-19

Last update on.On Saturday, three NRL games were set to take placeAfter Queensland declared a three-day lockdown due to coronavirus, Australia's NRL had to postpone Saturday's games.As NRL clubs support calls to postpone the Rugby League World Cup in England for 2022, the decision was made.On Saturday, three games were planned.A statement from the NRL stated that "The NRL continues discussions with Queensland Government to possibly play matches tomorrow [Sunday]".The NRL stated that it respects the Queensland government's decision to keep the community safe after the local transmission of COVID-19 southeast Queensland."All players will continue to be on Level 4 biosecurity protocols, and comply with all Queensland Public Health orders in order to keep the community safe."Players must remain at home when they are not training, playing, or performing an essential household task under the Level 4 protocols.