Premiership Rugby statement: Two week, mid-season break

Premiership Rugby can confirm that it will take a two-week, mid-season break after European competitions were temporarily suspended by EPCR.

Premiership Rugby Chief Executive, Darren Childs, said: “The welfare of everyone involved in Premiership Rugby is crucial to us and this break in the season gives us the chance to hand some much-needed rest to our hardworking players, management, staff and match officials.

“The Gallagher Premiership Rugby season will return – as scheduled – on Friday 29 January when Bristol Bears host Bath Rugby live on BT Sport.”