Covitem rugby club take legal advice as coronavirus insurance row escalates
(The Guardian Sports News)

Championship outfit facing £750,000 shortfallCoronavirus - latest updates | See all our coverageCovitem have taken legal advice and launched a petition that has been signed by thousands of businesses in the leisure industry after the Championship club´s insurer refused to pay out when the season ended prematurely.Income from the club´s stadium, Butts Park Arena, stopped abruptly because of the coronavirus lockdown. That left them with a shortfall of £750,000 and backer Jon Sharp stepped in to keep the club afloat and ensure this month´s wages were paid. Continue reading...