Photo / PhotosportAll rugby in New Zealand this week has been cancelled or postponed due to the nationwide lockdown. No community rugby is to be played at any level however the provincial unions and their local organising bodies will determine whether those matches are cancelled or postponed. New Zealand Rugby general manager of community rugby Steve Lancaster said the decision had been made in consultation with provincial unions and the Players' Association in the interests of wider public safety due to the latest Covid-19 community outbreak. "We understand this decision will be disappointing for some of our stakeholders but [we] are confident the rugby community will once again act in unity to play our part in keeping Aotearoa safe." Lancaster said NZR would review the status of all competitions beyond this weekend after the Government's next Covid update on Friday 20 August.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 17, 2021 23:48 UTC