RUGBY league’s Challenge Cup final has been postponed because of the Covid-19 outbreak.
But the game’s bosses have left open the option of heading to Wembley later in the year.
The showpiece – attended last year by Prince Harry – was set to take place on Saturday, July 18 after it was moved from its August date.
However the pandemic has forced the entire sport to be shut down and the date of the final will move, if it happens at all.
Four Super League sides – Toronto Wolfpack, Huddersfield, Hull KR and Wakefield – have already played one match in the competition.
The rest of the top flight – including current holders Warrington – comes in for the last 16.
And just like Super League’s Magic Weekend, Wembley has been postponed rather than cancelled, leaving the chance for the competition to reach a conclusion.
A Rugby Football League statement said: “The intention remains for the finals to be played later in the year – contingent on the public health situation and Government advice.”
The 1895 Cup final, which features lower tier sides and is held at Wembley on the same day as the Challenge Cup, has also been postponed.
