{"id":98362,"date":"2021-07-11T07:31:33","date_gmt":"2021-07-11T07:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=98362"},"modified":"2021-07-11T07:59:54","modified_gmt":"2021-07-11T07:59:54","slug":"nrl-teams-to-relocate-for-at-least-a-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=98362","title":{"rendered":"NRL teams to relocate for at least a month"},"content":{"rendered":"

Up to 12 NRL teams are set to make a mad dash to Queensland this Wednesday as NSW battles a growing outbreak of COVID-19<\/a> in the state.<\/p>\n

The Sydney Morning Herald<\/em><\/a> reports that NRL teams will depart this week in a bid to keep the 2021 season alive, and will be away for at least a month.<\/p>\n

The ARL Commission were in a meeting on Sunday afternoon to determine details on the move and advise clubs.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/danny_weidler\/status\/1414122183077482498?s=21<\/a><\/p>\n

Nine's Danny Weidler revealed that Initially the Canberra Raiders would be safe in the capital from a move north, but that stance has since changed with the Raiders included in the relocation.<\/p>\n

Even the New Zealand Warriors – based on the Central Coast – and the Newcastle Knights – two hours drive north of Sydney – will have to go to Queensland.<\/p>\n

It comes a day after NRL CEO Andrew Abdo announced a last-minute decision<\/a> to move Wednesday's Game Three of State of Origin from Newcastle to the Gold Coast.<\/p>\n

The New South Wales government advised the ARL Commission that it would not allow crowds to attend Game Three in Newcastle due to the growing COVID-19 crisis in greater Sydney, leading to an emergency meeting to move the match.<\/p>\n

According to the ARLC, the worsening COVID situation in Sydney meant the NSW government believed a crowd could create an additional risk to the regional community, even though there is currently no community transmission in Newcastle.<\/p>\n

"We are disappointed not to be able to give Newcastle the city's first State of Origin, but we must operate within all State Public Health Orders and not having a crowd in Newcastle negates the opportunity for our fans from the region,'' NRL boss Andrew Abdo said.<\/p>\n

"The Gold Coast has a very low infection rate and both Origin camps are currently located within driving distance of Cbus Stadium. It means neither team will be disadvantaged by travel.<\/p>\n

"This is an exciting outcome for the Gold Coast. It will be the first time in history that the Gold Coast has hosted State of Origin."<\/p>\n

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