Les Tonks Sidestep Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Castleford, Huddersfield and Salford have been fined by the Rugby Football League for breaches of operational rules relating to Covid-19 protocols. RFL fine Castleford, Huddersfield and Salford for operational rule breaches around Covid-19 - BBC Sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwent Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 We deduct points for breaching the salary cap on the grounds of it damaging the integrity of the competition but yet only fine these clubs who have, IMHO, committed much more serious breaches of the rules. I’m not prejudiced, I hate everybody equally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalMrC Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Absolutely astonishing. Don't want to keep banging on about league 1 but the smallest clubs in the game have spent a fortune trying to be bio secure and the top clubs in the game once again take the micky. These are the clubs in charge of our game 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigbyLuger Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 What about players going to shake hands with spectators in the stands, as shown on TV after a game? There are still restrictions on zones in stadia and who is allowed where aren't there? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burke Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Slap on the wrist, fine plus 6 points deduction at start of 2022 season would be a more fitting punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimmestStar Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Regarding Castleford and Huddersfield; Separately, the RFL Board ruled that each club had effectively forfeited the game, and that their opponents be awarded the match and the competition points by a deemed score of 24-0. Castleford therefore forfeit one game but are awarded another leaving them unaffected on the league table. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimmestStar Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Nothing wrong with this though apparently. 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMEGA Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) Harsh on Huddersfield in my opinion, they had 11 senior players out through injury (not Covid) all of whom had surgery for the injury. They had 5 players pulled from their remaining squad to play in the Mid Season England v All Stars match and then had 5 Covid isolations. They tried to cancel their match due to being unable to field a squad of sufficient quality and yet are fined for breaching the integrity of the competition! The very thing they were trying to preserve by not fielding a substantially weakened team. With the one exception of Wigan, no one has played more games than Huddersfield! Edited August 24, 2021 by OMEGA 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigbyLuger Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 14 minutes ago, DimmestStar said: Nothing wrong with this though apparently. It's a very strange double standard, unless the RFL are yet to rule on that. If not, fans of the three fined will be sending them that picture. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasginger Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Oh damn it's not featherstone again. How can I tell. Well, this forum hasn't gone into meltdown. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M j M Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Just now, wasginger said: Oh damn it's not featherstone again. How can I tell. Well, this forum hasn't gone into meltdown. Good grief, how much of a chip on your shoulder have you got? As far as I'm aware the clubs fined here didn't engage in a conspiracy to cover up what happened or actually go ahead and play a game when a bunch of players should have been isolating. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M j M Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 22 minutes ago, OMEGA said: Harsh on Huddersfield in my opinion, they had 11 senior players out through injury (not Covid) all of whom had surgery for the injury. They had 5 players pulled from their remaining squad to play in the Mid Season England v All Stars match and then had 5 Covid isolations. They tried to cancel their match due to being unable to field a squad of sufficient quality and yet are fined for breaching the integrity of the competition! The very thing they were trying to preserve by not fielding a substantially weakened team. If you've not got enough Covid cases or contacts you can't just not play. Injuries are a regular part of the game. Covid isn't. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimmestStar Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Wembley final day......Saints good to play and win the Challenge Cup. No COVID absentees at all. Wembley plus 1 day............Saints cavort around in celebration. Wembley plus 2 days...........Saints crowd together for open top bus tour. Pandemic what pandemic? Wembley plus 4 days...........Saints call off fixture with Hull KR due to COVID. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moove Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, DimmestStar said: Wembley final day......Saints good to play and win the Challenge Cup. No COVID absentees at all. Wembley plus 1 day............Saints cavort around in celebration. Wembley plus 2 days...........Saints crowd together for open top bus tour. Pandemic what pandemic? Wembley plus 4 days...........Saints call off fixture with Hull KR due to COVID. Saints very clearly set out the timetable of what happened, who was tested and when the positive results were returned. Probably worth you reading that first tbh as it's pretty evident you haven't so far. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phiggins Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, DimmestStar said: Regarding Castleford and Huddersfield; Separately, the RFL Board ruled that each club had effectively forfeited the game, and that their opponents be awarded the match and the competition points by a deemed score of 24-0. Castleford therefore forfeit one game but are awarded another leaving them unaffected on the league table. If subsequent postponements can be linked back to breaking protocols, then they should be forfeited as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fevrover Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, RigbyLuger said: It's a very strange double standard, unless the RFL are yet to rule on that. If not, fans of the three fined will be sending them that picture. Wernt they in the same bubble ? If so nothing wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimmestStar Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 But that's just Saints story just as Castleford's lame excuses are theirs. How did Saints get a mass out break of COVID in the 2 days between the open top bus parade...which everyone attended and was supposedly fine.... and calling off their Super League game? Nothing to do with drunken cavorting around with beers and medals no doubt. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wollo Wollo Wayoo Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 So are the clubs that were denied the fixtures going to be awarded 24-0 wins? This world was never meant for one as beautiful as me. Wakefield Trinity RLFC 2012 - 2014 "The wasted years" 2013, 2014 & 2015 Official Magic Weekend "Whipping Boys" 2017 - The year the dream disappeared under Grix's left foot. 2018 - The FinniChezz Bromance 2019 - The Return of the Prodigal Son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fevrover Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Why is so much of the fine suspended? Asking for a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza77 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 12 minutes ago, Fevrover said: Why is so much of the fine suspended? Asking for a friend. It's generally done if the clubs in question haven't been up for disciplinary actions in the recent past. Any trouble in the near future, and they'll have to pay the suspended element and not get a part or full suspension next time around. 1 1 Please view my photos. http://www.hughesphoto.co.uk/ Little Nook Farm - Caravan Club Certificated Location in the heart of the Pennines overlooking Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley. http://www.facebook.com/LittleNookFarm Little Nook Cottage - 2-bed self-catering cottage in the heart of the Pennines overlooking Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley. Book now via airbnb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Prendle Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 2 hours ago, DimmestStar said: Nothing wrong with this though apparently. They have obviously not done anything wrong. After all, they are just not that kind of player. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Derwent said: We deduct points for breaching the salary cap on the grounds of it damaging the integrity of the competition but yet only fine these clubs who have, IMHO, committed much more serious breaches of the rules. Should have been at least treble that with no suspension of the fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 3 hours ago, DimmestStar said: Nothing wrong with this though apparently. 3 hours ago, DimmestStar said: Nothing wrong with this though apparently. Obviously on a day trip from the under 5's nursery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, DimmestStar said: Regarding Castleford and Huddersfield; Separately, the RFL Board ruled that each club had effectively forfeited the game, and that their opponents be awarded the match and the competition points by a deemed score of 24-0. Castleford therefore forfeit one game but are awarded another leaving them unaffected on the league table. Only if their win percentage ends up at 50%. Edited August 24, 2021 by Griff "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimmestStar Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Just now, Griff said: Only if their win percentage was 50%. Which is was . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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