Playing with no crowds will be disastrous say Ponty

By ALEX BYWATER
THE WRU have been warned playing Premiership matches behind closed doors would lead to financial ruin for the clubs.
First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford has said no crowds will be allowed at sporting events in the country this year. PRO14 action will return on August 21 with no spectators present.
The Premiership could well follow suit, but Pontypridd chief executive Stephen Reardon believes the division should wait until crowds can attend. “Clubs at the semi-professional level in Wales are now businesses,” Reardon told TRP. “Rugby is probably going to b...

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