Sports events in Italy go behind closed doors until 3 April due to coronavirus

• England v Italy in Six Nations in doubt after decree
• Serie A games to be behind closed doors over next 30 days

The Italian government has confirmed that all sporting events must be staged behind closed doors until 3 April, affecting England’s Six Nations matches against Italy in Rome and all Serie A games, after the country’s death toll from the coronavirus passed 100 people.

There was no immedate confirmation from rugby union authorities about whether either of England’s men and women’s matches on 14 and 15 March will go ahead but the announcement means 20,000 England supporters will now not be making the trip unless the games are postponed until a later date.

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