Super League clash and cricket match WILL go ahead despite all weekend's football being postponed

The Rugby League clash between Salford Red Devils and Huddersfield Giants on Saturday will go ahead as planned it has been confirmed.

The country has entered a 10-day period of national mourning following the death of Britain's longest reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

Government guidance issued this morning said sporting bodies were under "no obligation to cancel or postpone events and sporting fixtures" during the mourning period.

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The Premier League, EFL and The FA announced they would still be postponing all this weekend's fixtures as a "mark of respect" to Her Majesty.

However, a number of other sports, including Rugby League and cricket, have now decided to proceed with their fixtures. It means Salford's Super League play-off clash against the Giants at Huddersfield's John Smith's Stadium, which kicks-off at 1pm, will be played.

In a statement, Super League said: "Following the publication of the National Mourning Guidance, and consultation with Government, other sports and Rugby League stakeholders including clubs and broadcasters, Super League can confirm that the Betfred Super League Eliminator between Huddersfield Giants and Salford Red Devils will be played as scheduled on Saturday 10 September (kick-off 1pm).

"Due respect will be paid to Her Majesty before both Eliminator fixtures, with a period of silence and where possible the playing of the National Anthem – while players and match officials will be asked to wear black armbands."

"A reminder that the AJ Bell Stadium ticket office is open until 3pm today for anyone yet to collect their tickets for tomorrow's fixture. Thank you for your patience"