Super League Covid-19 testing update

[Warriors News]

The results from this week’s testing for Covid-19 across the 11 Betfred Super League clubs, match officials and other relevant staff have been received.

Of the 570 results, there have been 566 negative results, and four positives – two players, and two non-playing members of staff 

There are five fixtures in the Betfred Super League this week, all being played at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington, and four of them live on Sky Sports, as follows:

Thursday September 24:

• Hull KR vs Leeds Rhinos (2:45pm – available to season ticket holders on the Our League app);

• Hull FC vs Salford Red Devils (6pm, live on Sky Sports);

• Castleford Tigers vs Huddersfield Giants (8:15pm, live on Sky Sports).

Friday September 25:

• Warrington Wolves vs Catalans Dragons (6pm, live on Sky Sports);

• Wigan Warriors v Wakefield Trinity (8:15pm, live on Sky Sports).

Testing information

Screen4 were selected as the preferred testing partner for Betfred Super League clubs. Players and officials from each club, along with match officials and other key matchday staff, will undergo weekly antigen testing.

Super League and the RFL will provide a central weekly update on Covid-19 tests carried out and the breakdown of results. 

For the purpose of medical privacy, no details of specific clubs or individuals will be provided as part of this update, unless circumstances allow.

Additional guidance

• Clubs cover the costs of their testing.

• Every player or member of staff who attends the training ground, prior to entering the site, must complete a screening protocol to detect any symptoms in a manner devised by the Club Doctor.

• Players and staff will also be required to complete a daily medical questionnaire submitted before arrival at the training ground on training days. If this is not submitted before arrival, access to the training ground will be denied.

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