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Premiership: Newcastle Falcons v Sale cancelled because of Covid at Sharks

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A "significant number" of Sale Sharks players were unavailable for the game against Newcastle after testing positive for Covid-19

Sale Sharks' match against Newcastle Falcons has been cancelled because of a "significant number" of coronavirus cases in the Sale squad.

said the priority was the health and safety of players and staff at both clubs.

The match had been due to kick off at 15:00 GMT on Sunday.

Following the cancellation a Premiership Rugby panel will determine the allocation of points, with an announcement to be made in due course.

Premiership Rugby said: "Our priority is the health and safety of everyone involved with Sale Sharks and Newcastle Falcons and we will give the clubs any support they need. We wish everyone affected a full and speedy recovery.

"Neither Premiership Rugby nor the club will be naming any of the players or staff involved and we'd ask everyone to respect their privacy."

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