Doncaster Knights unable to refund fans for cancelled matches

Doncaster Knights say they are unable to refund season ticket holders for matches cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak.
Castle Park. Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty ImagesCastle Park. Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images
Castle Park. Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images

Knights’ final two home matches against Yorkshire Carnegie and Newcastle Falcons will not be played after the RFU decided to cancel all rugby beneath the Premiership.

The Championship outfit said last week, like all other clubs and businesses, they were reviewing their options to maintain financial viability.

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A club statement said: “In accordance with Government requirements, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Castle Park was closed on Friday, 20th March 2020 for an unknown period of time. As a result, Doncaster RFC has no current sources of income from either rugby matches or non-rugby events.

“The directors and management staff are determined to get through this unprecedented event and ensure that ‘Rugby for All’ will re-commence when circumstances dictate.

“Championship rugby is already facing challenging and uncertain times due to severe funding cuts over the next two years and the present ‘shut down’ has added significantly to the financial difficulties.

“For the club to survive this period of lock down, which, expert opinion suggests, could last months rather than weeks, we need all possible support. We ask that those with outstanding bookings waive requests for refunds, as a donation to the club, or, if necessary, reschedule when we are able to operate again fully.

“Similarly, to our loyal members with season tickets, we hope that you will understand that no refunds can be made for cancelled matches.”