Super League protocols state a team can apply to postpone a match if seven or more senior players are unavailable as a result of Covid-19The Hull derby has been postponed for a second time due to the coronavirus pandemic. Hull FC are without a total of 11 players, as well as two staff members, which, coupled with their injury problems, left them unable to fulfil the Super League fixture. Under the RFL's Covid-19 protocols, a team can apply to postpone a match if seven or more senior players are unavailable as a result of Covid-19 - either through positive tests or as close contacts. A statement from the Rugby Football League said: "Hull FC have been granted the postponement because more than seven of their top 25 paid players remain unavailable either after positive Covid-19 tests, or as close contacts. "The clubs will now liaise with the RFL about a possible rearrangement of the fixture - although the Betfred Super League table will again be determined by win points percentage to allow for the possibility of not all fixtures being fulfilled."

Source: Sky sports July 12, 2021 20:14 UTC