All rugby in Ireland has been cancelled until the 29th of March.
The IRFU has issued a statement this evening saying that "all Rugby activities across Clubs and Schools, from minis to adult rugby, must now cease".
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The IRFU, together with Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster Rugby, have announced the suspension of all Domestic Rugby activity from 6pm this evening 12th March until the 29th March.
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Earlier Rugby's PRO14 season was suspended indefinitely.
Munster had already seen its away and home games with Italian side Benetton postponed but now all remaining fixtures are off until further notice.
PRO 14 Rugby issued a statement this afternoon saying it's an international league and that "cross border travel is inevitable and that brings with it unique challenges".
The statement went on to say that "with governments in Italy and Ireland already putting in place clear directives and restrictions around public activities and travel, the decision to suspend the competition is appropriate.
"It is in the best interests of everyone that games are not played at this time."
David Jordan, Tournament Director PRO14 Rugby, said: "We have made this decision with everyone’s welfare foremost in our minds. With an evolving situation in the five countries that take part in Guinness PRO14 it is important to make a clear decision that is in keeping with the advice of the various governments involved."
The #GuinnessPRO14 season has been suspended.
Full details ⤵️ #SUAF 🔴— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) March 12, 2020
