Leeds Rhinos have cancelled a scheduled screening of tonight’s Super League play-off eliminator against Catalans Dragons at Headingley. The match in the south of France has been given the green light to take place despite the death of Her Majesty The Queen yesterday. A fan event at the Rhinos’ stadium to watch the game had been planned but has now been cancelled.
Leeds said in a statement: “Following the passing of HM The Queen, tonight’s planned live screening of Leeds Rhinos game in Perpignan against Catalans Dragons at Headingley Stadium has been cancelled.
“In line with other sporting events involving British teams abroad, the game will still go ahead tonight in France and will be televised by Sky Sports however the fan event at Headingley Stadium has been cancelled as a mark of respect.
