Covid-19 Testing Update – 8 October

Results from this week’s testing for Covid-19 across the 11 Betfred Super League clubs, match officials and other relevant staff have been received. 

Of the 589 tests taken, there have been 579 negative results, and 10 positives, spread across five clubs. 

Castleford Tigers and Wigan Warriors have each confirmed positive results for three players, all of whom are now self-isolating – as are the other two players to have tested positive (one each from Hull FC and Wakefield Trinity), and the two non-playing staff members who have tested positive. 

There are five fixtures scheduled for the Betfred Super League this week, as follows:

Thursday October 8: Huddersfield Giants v Salford Red Devils (530pm); Leeds Rhinos v Hull FC (745pm).

Friday October 9: Wakefield Trinity v St Helens (530pm); Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors (745pm).

(all the above matches will be played at Emerald Headingley, and shown live on Sky Sports)

Friday October 9: Catalans Dragons v Hull KR (615pm, Perpignan – available to Hull KR season ticket holders on the Our League app)