England vs South Africa, BMW PGA Championship, Super League and Premiership Rugby continue after Queen’s death | News about rugby league
England’s test match against South Africa and the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth will resume on Saturday after a one-day pause following Queen Elizabeth II’s death – with Super League and Premiership Rugby also set to take place on this weekend.
The first day of England’s decisive test match against South Africa took place on Thursday, with Friday’s game postponed as a sign of respect following the announcement by Buckingham Palace.
The match is now set to resume on Saturday with the ECB confirming that the three-day Test match will conclude on Monday. England Women’s T20 match against India, and all other professional and recreational cricket in the UK, will go ahead as planned.
DP World Tour has confirmed the BMW PGA Championship will restart on Saturday morning after the match was halted on Thursday night and all day on Friday and the event will be played on 54 holes, not 72 .
Saturday’s Super League match between Huddersfield and Salford will go ahead after confirmation that Friday night’s match between the Catalan side and Leeds will also go as planned, while Premiership Rugby matches will take place. out on Saturday and Sunday.
The three-day test match has been confirmed
An ECB statement said: “Cricket will resume on Saturday to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and honor her life and remarkable service.
“Following the cancellation of Friday’s cricket matches as a respectable notice of her death, the England and Wales Cricket Council can confirm that play will resume from Saturday including the international, domestic and recreational matches The decision was made in consultation with DCMS and in accordance with Official National Mourning guidelines.
“This means that the Men’s Test match between England and South Africa will begin at The Oval and the Women’s IT20 match between England and India will also take place at Riverside in Durham. The scheduled match between England and South Sri Lanka U19 along with recreational cricket fixtures schedule will also take place as planned.
“Before each match, a minute of silence will be observed after the singing of the national anthem. All players and coaches will wear black armbands. Branded baggage will be replaced with an expressive message. cricket’s homage to the Queen.”
Saturday’s match will officially be Day Three of Test Matches, after the ECB probes with South Africa whether the match can be extended until Tuesday, travel issues mean this must be an option.
“We have discussed with Cricket South Africa but they have to fly home on Tuesday to spend a few precious days at home before heading to India and Australia. Tomorrow (Saturday) is therefore confirmed as Day 3. of the 5-Day Trial,” confirmed the ECB.
Cricket fixtures
Saturday
Test series England vs South Africa, May 3, 10:15am Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event
England Women vs India Women T20, 18:30pm Sky Sports Cricket
England U19 vs South Africa U19, 10:30 am
Sunday
Test series England vs South Africa, 4/5, 10:15am Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event
Rachael Flint Trophy (all 10:30am):
Southern Vipers vs Thunder
Sunrisers vs Lightning
South East Stars vs Central Sparks
Storms in the West and North
Monday
England vs South Africa test series, May 5, 10:15am Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event
Cricket Team 1st District (all 10:30am):
Warwickshire vs Somerset
Northamptonshire vs Surrey
Yorkshire vs Essex
District 2 Cricket Team (all 10:30am):
Leicestershire vs Durham
Middlesex vs Glamorgan
Sussex vs Worcestershire
BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth will restart on Saturday
A DP World Tour statement said: “The Wentworth event will offer players, caddies, staff, volunteers and spectators the opportunity to get together over the weekend, not just to express condolences but also to celebrate the extraordinary life of the Queen.
“We join other sports to make this happen, including the Men’s Test Match between England and South Africa at The Oval and the Women’s IT20 match between England and India in County Durham, Rugby League. Premiership, Rugby League and Great North Run in the north-east of England.
“The second round of the BMW PGA Championship will resume at 6:40 a.m. Saturday and all second-round tee times will remain the same. Players who have not completed round one will do so from 7 p.m. 30 a.m. on. on the golf course where they stop on Thursday afternoon.”
It continued: “During the weekend at Wentworth, black ribbons will be made available for everyone to wear and flags will continue to fly at half-mast.
In addition, there will be two minutes of silence at 9:50 a.m. Saturday across the site in memory of Queen Elizabeth II’s life, with King Charles III’s proclamation projected on television screens in the Village of Nowhere. enemy from 10 am.”
The Super League schedule continues without change; The player wears a black armband, observing the period of silence
A Super League statement said: “Following the publication of the National Mourning Guidelines and consultation with the Government, stakeholders in other sports and the Rugby Union including football clubs Ministry and broadcaster, Super League can confirm that Betfred Super League Eliminator between Huddersfield Giants and Salford Red Devils will be played as scheduled on Saturday 10 September (starting at 1pm).
“Respect will be shown to the Queen prior to both matches of the Qualifier, with a period of silence and if possible playing the National Anthem – while players and match officials will be required to wearing a black armband.”
Schedule of Rugby League
Friday
Catalans Dragons vs Leeds Rhinos, 8pm
Saturday
Huddersfield Giants vs Salford Red Devils, 1pm
Small changes to Premiership Rugby
Friday’s Premiership Rugby matches have been postponed, with the Bristol Bears vs Bath Rugby moving to 5:30pm on Saturday and the Sale Sharks vs Northampton Saints moving to 3pm on Sunday. The current season opening fixtures on Saturday will be played as planned.
In a statement, Premiership Rugby said: “Premiership Rugby unites to pay homage to Queen Elizabeth II for her inspiring life of service and unparalleled contribution to the UK.
“After consultation with the RFU, DCMS and the PRL Board, Premiership Rugby can confirm that as a sign of respect, the two Gallagher Premiership matches scheduled for today will Bristol Bears v Bath Rugby will take place at 5:30pm on Saturday and the Update will be made available on Sale Sharks v Northampton Saints as soon as possible.
“Other matches scheduled for Saturday and Sunday will go ahead as scheduled, with Premiership clubs joining supporters in recognition of Queen Elizabeth’s life and service. At the start of each match, a minute of silence will take place. All players and coaches will be invited to wear black armbands.”
The Northampton Saints later confirmed their rescheduling at Sale saying:
“In addition to Sales Sharks, the Club can now confirm that the Premier League Round 1 match will take place on Sunday (September 11) with a kick-off time of 3pm.
“Advocates should not go to Salford tonight (Friday 9 September). Sales Sharks have confirmed that all tickets purchased for the original date will still be valid. Additionally, refunds will be issued. re-* will be offered to anyone who purchased a match ticket and was unable to attend the rescheduled date.”
Premiership rugby fixtures
Saturday
Exeter vs Leicester, 3pm
London Ireland vs Worcester, 3pm
Newcastle Falcons vs Harlequins, 3pm
Bristol Bears vs Bath, 5:30pm
Sunday
Gloucester vs Wasps, 3pm
Shark Sale vs Northampton, 3pm