Sydney Rugby Union boss Phil Parsons says Saturday’s events at Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club were “a shame” but made it clear crowds will be allowed at this weekend's opening round of Shute Shield games
Sydney Rugby Union boss Phil Parsons says Saturday’s events at Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club were “a shame” but made it clear crowds will be allowed at this weekend's opening round of Shute Shield games and urged fans to adhere to strict social-distancing rules.Credit:Easts president John Murray was quick to defend the event, saying social-distancing measures were in place. A disgruntled local resident took photos of spectators standing close to each other at the match.
Police were called to Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club on Saturday afternoon amid social distancing concerns. “Those people at Easts didn’t do the right thing by their club. We don’t have police everywhere to keep people apart.” Round one of the Shute Shield kicks off this weekend and all six venues - Chatswood Oval, Manly Oval, Coogee Oval, Forshaw Rugby Park, Pittwater Rugby Park and Drummoyne Oval - will enforce strict rules when fans enter.All tickets have to be purchased online and numbers will be restricted depending on the size of the ground and facilities. For example, Randwick said on its website 500 tickets would be available but that number could change as the week goes on.
Southern Districts have set up green stickers at Forshaw Rugby Park to make sure supporters adhere to social distancing protocols.All clubs received a COVID-19 starter pack from NSW Rugby Union and the SRU. Supporters will not be allowed to stand around once they have been served alcohol and food. Green stickers will also be put in the stands to ensure people are spread out.
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