Sheffield Eagles have today confirmed that all members of their staff including players, office and backroom staff on furlough leave.
The government will now pay the Betfred Championship side’s employees who will now earn 80% or up to £2500 of their wages.
In a statement the club released today it confirmed all players agreed to the furlough agreement week.
Eagles chairman Chris Noble said: “These are worrying times for everyone across the country and we have taken swift and immediate action to try and ensure we best protect our players, staff and the club.
Noble added: “The situation is ever changing and with no confirmed end date of current government guidelines or a recommencement of the 2020 season we have had to put these measures into place.
Noble thanked the Rugby Football League (RFL) as well as the Eagles’ players and backroom staff for their understanding and support in the uncertain times.
“I would like to go on record thanking all of our playing and backroom staff for their understanding and support of what we have implemented along with those staff who helped ensure this was sorted in a quick and professional manner.
“They are all a credit to Sheffield Eagles, and I look forward to welcoming them all back to work once we are ready to recommence training and matches.
“I’d also like to express the club’s thanks to the Rugby Football League (RFL) for their help and support during this difficult time.”
Sheffield Eagles confirmed that they will be making no further comment at this time.
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