Coronavirus NRL - Warriors especially affected

[Graham]

The New Zealand Warriors' involvement in upcoming NRL matches and their round two clash with Canberra are under a cloud following new travel restrictions announced by the New Zealand government in their response to the coronavirus pandemic.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Saturday people arriving in the country would need to self-isolate for 14 days, with those arriving from the Pacific Islands the only exception. The restrictions are to take place from midnight Sunday).

NRL in general

Currently we have been told that after this Round it is proposed that NRL games will go ahead but behind closed doors with no spectators present.

However this is due to be reviewed tomorrow now in light of the Warriors/New Zealand situation. The NRL is likely to decide on Sunday what there considered decision now is.

It could even be that the season is halted, put into cold storage, until the Coronavirus situation improves and sanctions are lifted.

[DiddyDave]

The Warriors have just announced that they`ll be staying on here in the Tweed for the duration. They`ve got 24 players,so plenty to cover for injuries and the NRL plus many Aussie clubs have offered their support in various ways,mainly providing balls,strapping tape and other essentials. They`re sending to NZ for other stuff,no doubt new strips and all things Warriors. Good luck boys,maybe having to live together might just be what they need,get that true Kiwi spirit going.

[Sports Prophet]

6 hours ago, DiddyDave said:

The Warriors have just announced that they`ll be staying on here in the Tweed for the duration. They`ve got 24 players,so plenty to cover for injuries and the NRL plus many Aussie clubs have offered their support in various ways,mainly providing balls,strapping tape and other essentials. They`re sending to NZ for other stuff,no doubt new strips and all things Warriors. Good luck boys,maybe having to live together might just be what they need,get that true Kiwi spirit going.

I thought the players voted to return home after this weekend?

[DiddyDave]

40 minutes ago, Sports Prophet said:

I thought the players voted to return home after this weekend?

Yes they did,but I think the Warriors board realised that they were basically pulling out of the comp if they did go home after Saturday`s game with the Raiders following the Australian and Kiwi government`s new isolation laws that came in on Monday. Self isolation for 14 days meant the Warriors were screwed either way if they returned home. Most of the clubs are helping them out,the NRL have said their unregistered fringe players can play if needed,so they really had no choice.

[THE RED ROOSTER]

And are really being helped out by the other NRL Clubs for syaying in Australia and validating the NRL Season... not

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120472029/nrl-broncos-refuse-to-help-warriors-in-hour-of-need-by-loaning-tesi-niu

[Graham]

Will the season be carrying on?????