Rugby clubs agree Siam Cup 'double-header' next May

The Siam Cup will be played twice next year after the Channel Islands' top rugby clubs agreed on how to deal with the postponement of the 2020 fixture due to coronavirus.

Both Guernsey Raiders, who were set to host next month's clashes, and Jersey Reds will each stage standalone events in May 2021, with all four matches that make up the day to be played twice in the space of a few weeks.

Guernsey will host the much-delayed 2020 edition first up, marking the centenary of the maiden presentation of the Siam Cup itself, with Jersey putting on the 2021 contest at St Peter later in the month.

It means neither club will miss out on lucrative hosting duties because of the pandemic, with Siam Cup days in both islands attracting huge support.

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