Premiership clubs warn of bankruptcies without government aid

FILE PHOTO: Premiership - Newcastle Falcons v Bristol Bears- Kingston Park, Newcastle, Britain - May 18, 2019 Newcastle Falcons' Johnny Williams scores his sides second try Action Image

Owners of clubs in rugby’s Premiership have said teams could go bust and the professional game may cease to exist if the government does not provide financial aid after its U-turn on allowing fans at stadiums amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told parliament that, as part of new restrictions to tackle a second wave of COVID-19, the government was putting on hold plans for 25%-33% capacities from Oct. 1.