Basketball playing it safe with delayed November start for league

Basketball Ireland was the first Irish sport to draw a line under its sporting activities when the coronavirus crisis materialised and the body has shown similar caution and realism now in pushing the start of the Men's Superleague back by over a month.

The usual starting slot of early October would appear to have been suitable given the recent government road map to re-open the country suggested that sports, including those with close physical contact, could be played in front of a set number of spectators by August 10.