Rugby-Northampton's clash with Leicester cancelled over COVID-19 cases at Saints

Northampton Saints' Premiership Rugby meeting with Leicester Tigers on Saturday has been called off after the Saints returned positive COVID-19 tests, the league said on Wednesday. We wish those who have tested positive at Saints a speedy and safe recovery," a Premiership Rugby representative said in a statement.

Northampton Saints' Premiership Rugby meeting with Leicester Tigers on Saturday has been called off after the Saints returned positive COVID-19 tests, the league said on Wednesday. The Premiership said that Saints' training ground has been closed following the results after the latest round of testing. The next round of testing is scheduled for Monday.

"The health and safety of players, management, staff and match officials is our priority. We wish those who have tested positive at Saints a speedy and safe recovery," a Premiership Rugby representative said in a statement. A Premiership Rugby panel will be convened to determine the allocation of points and the league said a further announcement will be made in due course.

Several Premiership matches have already been cancelled due to COVID-19 this season.

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