RFL and superleague are meeting today so I think we'll get some further information by tomorrow at the latest.

Hopefully, the latest firmer restrictions will do the trick in ‘breaking the back of the virus’ in around 12 weeks. However, I have heard from an old acquaintance, who shall we say is well connected, that the Government were advised to indicate that time scale on purpose due to psychological reasons. The human mind will accept three months as reasonable and easy to digest. In reality, the Government are working on a much longer period of time but do not wish to say so at this stage. In practice, we will get 12 weeks down the line and then the Government will simply extend it. I sincerely hope my old friend’s tale is off the mark or we could end up with a bigger problem than currently envisaged.

I would be happy to wager that there will be no sport in April. Or May. And unlikely in June.

I’d say toward end of June early July at the very earliest for any sport

We’ll have a clearer picture in 3 weeks IMO. It all depends on the infection and death rate then, if it’s still climbing I wouldn’t expect any sport to resume until August/September at the earliest. If it’s fallen we’re looking at June/July.

As long as people aren’t idiots and follow the guidance we’ll be alright.

Reports that the NRL won’t play the 2020 season if they haven’t restarted by Sept

Reports that the NRL won’t play the 2020 season if they haven’t restarted by Sept

Makes sense to be honest. It’s a road the RFL & SL may go down too. It’ll wreak havoc with contracts though, especially those with clauses in such as Jackson Hastings. I’d imagine he’s looking for a route home given the current climate and to be totally honest I can’t say I blame him or I’d hold it against him.

I don't think any player is in a position to start looking for a move, as there's no guarantee the club they sign for will still exist and even if they do, I'd wager that the cap (especially in the NRL) will be a lot lower than it is now.