No fans to be allowed into Leeds Rhinos v Catalans Dragons, Castleford Tigers v Hull FC or Huddersfield Giants v Hull KR
Leeds Rhinos' and Castleford Tigers' home Betfred Super League games next week will be played behind closed doors - dashing hopes of fans returning for the first time since March.
Four of next week's round 14 matches - including Rhinos' visit of Catalans Dragons and Castleford Tigers against Hull - had been scheduled as pilot events as part of the government's plans for the return of spectators to sports events.
A total of 1,000 spectators were due to be admitted, but a rise in coronavirus cases - and stricter lockdown measures announced yesterday - have put that on hold.
Rhinos will still play Catalans at Emerald Headingley next Wednesday, September 30, but the game - with a 7pm kick-off, will be played without a crowd.
The game will be broadcast via the RFL's via the Our League app for season ticket holders.
Tigers will now host Hull a day later than planned, on Thursday, October 1 (7.45pm), also behind closed doors.
That match will be televised by Sky.
Next Tuesday, AJ Bell Stadium will host a Sky-televised double-header involving host club Salford Red Devils against Warrington Wolves (6pm) and Wigan versus St Helens (8.15pm).
That will give Wigan an extra day to prepare for their Coral Challenge Cup semi-final against Rhinos at St Helens' TW Stadium on Saturday, October 3.
Huddersfield Giants will play host to Hull KR on September 30 (5.30pm), with coverage on Our League.
The RFL have already confirmed the Challenge Cup semi-finals will be played behind closed doors.
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