Ireland's two-Test tour of Australia is the next major rugby event in major danger of cancellation as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the season. Australia has imposed an indefinite travel ban as a preventative measure, while restrictions on public gatherings are likely to follow. Reports in France have suggested the summer tours could be cancelled to allow the Heineken Champions Cup to be completed in July. An update from the Welsh Rugby Union said they expect the suspension of the season to last for months rather than weeks. According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, a Rugby Australia spokesperson said there had been no formal dialogue between the IRFU and Rugby Australia on the issue, with both focused on short-term problems.

Source: Irish Independent March 18, 2020 23:15 UTC