The Betfred Super League fixture between Catalans Dragons and Hull FC that was scheduled for Perpignan on Thursday has been cancelled.

Five Catalans players, and two members of their backroom staff, received positive tests for Covid-19 today (Wednesday) following tests conducted on Tuesday – and on that basis, it has been determined that the club should enter Stage 2 of the Multiple Cases Framework agreed between the RFL and Public Health England, involving a shutdown of up to five days to allow further antigen testing.

The club will undergo a further round of testing in the coming days to determine whether they can return to training in time to play their next scheduled fixture, at home to Warrington Wolves next Monday (October 26).

The postponement of the Hull FC game means the Catalans now have three outstanding fixtures, following the previous postponement of fixtures at home to Leeds Rhinos and away against Wigan Warriors.