Scott Morrison has responded to suggestions the NRL’s planned restart next month amid coronavirus is a “bad look for the game”.
The league was suspended after two rounds because of the global pandemic but has since announced a resumption date of May 28.
"I like the ambition. I like that they’re planning to try and get the show back on the road at least in some form,” Mr Morrison said.“There will be no special set of arrangements, the health advice is paramount and I’m sure they’ll comply with it.” Rugby league is bleeding money and needs to swing back into gear as soon as possible to ensure the code remains viable. It’s no secret much of the motivation for finding a way to ensure games are played is to avoid a financial catastrophe.
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