Further discussions to take place over of French clubs’ European participation

If France’s clubs are told by Paris that they are unable to compete in the remaining two rounds of group-stage fixtures, the competitions face being suspended

Further discussions are set to take place over the participation of French clubs in this season’s European competitions. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Further discussions are set to take place over the participation of French clubs in this season’s European competitions as organisers look for a way to stage matches during the coronavirus pandemic.

Concerns over the new strain of Covid-19 prompted the Ministries of Interior, Health and Sport to hold talks with EPCR, who run the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup, and LNR, the representative body for the Top 14.