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NRL Season Under Threat As Queensland Government Closes Border

NRL Season Under Threat As Queensland Government Closes Border

The decision leaves the Broncos, Cowboys, Titans and Storm stuck inside the state.

Max Sherry

Max Sherry

The NRL season is under threat once again after the latest spike in COVID-19 cases across Australia forced Queensland into closing its borders.

The revamped 2020 campaign could now grind to a complete halt with clubs based in the Greater Sydney region now barred from the sunshine state.

This news comes after two teenage girls reportedly lied to authorities in an attempt to cross state borders, forcing a reaction from the Queensland government.

State Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk tweeted: "Queensland will close its borders to all of Greater Sydney. From 1am Saturday, more hot spots will be declared and no one from Sydney will be allowed into Queensland.

"Queensland residents returning will have to isolate in a hotel for 14 days at their own expense."

The move by the Queensland government could have a serious impact on the NRL season, with the Brisbane Broncos, North Queensland Cowboys and Gold Coast Titans all based there.

In addition, the Melbourne Storm only recently relocated their base to Queensland following the growing numbers of coronavirus cases in Victoria.

That being said, NRL boss Peter V'landys insists the NRL have a deal with the Queensland government that will allow teams to fly in and out of the state for games.

V'landys told The Daily Telegraph: "The latest advisory from the Queensland government doesn't affect us at all, the competition will go ahead as per normal. Nothing has changed."

Featured Image Credit: ABC Grandstand

Topics: government, News, Coronavirus, Rugby League, nrl, Australia, Covid-19

Max Sherry is a journalist for SPORTbible Australia. After migrating Down Under from London as a teenager, he instantly fell in love with Aussie sport and its culture. From NRL to AFL, cricket to rugby — you name it, Max watches it (with a beer in hand, of course). During his time at Fox Sports, he worked in the football department covering the Premier League, A-League, Socceroos and Matildas. Born a stone's throw away from West Ham's training ground, Max is obviously a die-hard Liverpool fan.

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