RFU supports For the Love of Sport campaign
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is supporting ‘For the Love of Sport’, a campaign to reassure fans returning to sports grounds across the country.
Twickenham Stadium will welcome 2,000 fans through the gates for Sunday's final Quilter International of 2020, England's Autumn Nations Cup final against France.
Developed by the Sports Technology and Innovation Group, the campaign promotes safety advice to fans and sets out how grounds are publicising they are safe. This includes a ‘We’re Fan Ready’ mark for grounds and venues to use, reassuring fans that sports are united in their commitment to providing a safe environment.
The voluntary mark will be used to show adherence to protocols and guidance set out by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) and Government.
HQ is a fan-ready venue and will be one of the first to welcome back supporters after the government confirmed the news on November 26. Football's Premier League and EFL Championship as well as horse racing are among the other sports backing the campaign.
“Today is an important milestone in getting fans back where they belong, watching live sport in venues and stadiums,” said Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston.
“Sports and clubs have been working hard with their clubs to be ‘fan ready’, in line with the Government’s guidelines. This campaign will help fans know exactly how to play their part in supporting safety and minimise the risk of spreading coronavirus.
“We're making great progress with vaccines and mass testing and we're working closely with the Sports Technology and Innovation Group. By working together, we'll be able to get crowds back to larger capacities as soon as it is safe to do so.”
