Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Coronavirus restrictions: Professional Scottish sport unaffected by new Covid-19 rules

Written by 
Published in Rugby
Monday, 04 January 2021 07:44

Professional sport in Scotland will not be affected by new coronavirus restrictions for now.

Updated Scottish government guidance says those "involved in professional sports, for training, coaching or competing in an event" will be allowed to leave their homes.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has issued a general stay at home instruction from midnight.

Football and rugby union have been played without fans since August.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will make a televised address at 20:00 GMT on Monday regarding further steps to battle Covid-19 in England.

Government sources have told BBC Sport there are no plans to halt behind-closed-doors professional sport in England.

Glasgow Warriors are scheduled to face Edinburgh in Friday's Pro14 rugby union match. Edinburgh and Glasgow both have European fixtures scheduled for January.

Also on Friday, Queen's Park's take on Queen of the South in football's Scottish Cup.

More cup ties are scheduled for Saturday, along with Scottish Premiership matches - with further top-flight matches on Sunday, next Monday and next Wednesday. Championship sides are in action next Tuesday.

A small number of football and rugby union matches have been played in front of a limited number of supporters this season but with fans are only allowed in stadiums in tier 3 areas under current government guidelines. All of mainland Scotland has been in Tier 4, the highest level of restrictions, since Boxing Day.

The Scottish FA has said it will liaise with the Scottish government regarding the impact on football at grassroots level.

Read 241 times

Soccer

Ronaldo's $260m tops Forbes highest-paid list

Ronaldo's $260m tops Forbes highest-paid list

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes for...

Kanté in France's Euro squad despite Saudi move

Kanté in France's Euro squad despite Saudi move

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFrance coach Didier Deschamps included midfielder N'Golo Kanté in h...

Marsch: Wasn't treated well in USMNT coach hunt

Marsch: Wasn't treated well in USMNT coach hunt

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNewly appointed Canada coach Jesse Marsch has criticized U.S. Socce...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Sixers' Maxey wins NBA Sportsmanship Award

Sixers' Maxey wins NBA Sportsmanship Award

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPhiladelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey was named the 2023-24 NBA Spo...

Wemby tops France's preliminary Olympics roster

Wemby tops France's preliminary Olympics roster

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPARIS -- With Victor Wembanyama as the focal point, France coach Vi...

Baseball

Dodgers pitcher Sheehan undergoes UCL surgery

Dodgers pitcher Sheehan undergoes UCL surgery

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLOS ANGELES -- Emmet Sheehan, an important starting pitching depth...

Suit: Bad Bunny's agency hit with 'death penalty'

Suit: Bad Bunny's agency hit with 'death penalty'

EmailPrintRimas Sports, the agency founded by recording artist Bad Bunny, has accused the Major Leag...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated