Major League Rugby cancels remainder of 2020 campaign

South Africa Rugby World Cup winner Tendai Mtawarira was one of a host of stars to join MLR. [Courtesy]

Major League Rugby, the 12-team North American circuit that had started its third season, announced Thursday that it will cancel the remainder of the 2020 campaign due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Health and safety guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have banned large gatherings to combat the COVID-19 crisis.