Netball's ANZ Premiership could be the next league to vanish from New Zealand's stadiums and screens in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, leaving the national body frantically planning for the worst.
The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic's 54-48 victory over the Southern Steel yesterday was played behind closed doors at Dunedin's Edgar Centre, to fulfil the Government's newly announced call to cancel mass gatherings of more than 500 people.
But with other domestic competitions being cancelled due to concerns over the heightened health risks for players, more restrictions are being enforced by the day.
Speaking on the Radio Sport Breakfast, Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie said suspending the 2020 season was a real possibility.
"[It's] certainly one of our risk-management scenarios," Wyllie said. "We're considering all options and keeping an open mind on things.