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All sports affected as games called off due to snow
Ground staff shovel snow off the pitch during the Emirates FA Cup, fifth round replay match at Wembley Stadium, London

THE wintry weather has continued to wreak havoc in sport and particularly rugby league, with four of the six round-four Super League matches postponed.

Last night’s televised fixture between Hull KR and Castleford at Craven Park was the first to be called off.

Although the pitch had been protected throughout the week, there were concerns over player welfare with temperatures predicted to reach minus six, with an additional wind-chill factor and it was felt there was a safety risk for spectators.

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