Leigh’s home game against Warrington on Thursday has become the latest fixture in the Betfred Super League to fall victim to the rise in Covid-19 cases. 🔴⚪️ Leigh Centurions vs Warrington Wolves: Game Postponed 👇 Click below to read more…#Leythers — Leigh Centurions (@LeighCenturions) July 19, 2021The clubs will now liaise with the RFL about a possible rearrangement of the fixture, although that seems unlikely to happen. On the day most lockdown restrictions were lifted and Super League clubs began preparing to welcome full crowds back to the game, the latest development is a reminder that normality is some way off. Challenge Cup finalists Castleford’s clash with Catalans Dragons on Saturday is also in doubt due to positive Covid-19 cases in the Tigers camp. The club have reported three positive tests, one of them involving a player who played against St Helens.

Source: Express July 19, 2021 15:56 UTC