English top tier may not be able to restart before late JulyStudy co-authored by RFU doctor warns of increased risksThe Premiership is unlikely to return until late July at the earliest following a study – co-authored by the Rugby
Football Union’s chief doctor – which finds that players will need six weeks of training before matches can begin.
The study, written by a group of leading medics including the RFU’s Simon Kemp, also warns of the increased risk of both injury and anxiety among players when returning to training and competitive matches.