Nova Scotia eases COVID-19 regulations for organized activities Williams told Global News that once the province announced its relaxation of gathering limits in Sept., he wasted no time getting his club involved in completing the necessary protocols that would allow players to get back on the field.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Through the leadership of the Rugby Nova Scotia COVID-19 Committee team, clubs like Riverlake had clear guidelines to follow that were also endorsed by Rugby Canada.Each club that signed on had to complete a safety plan that included methods for contact tracing and COVID-19 screening.Jack Hanratty, the provincial coach for Rugby Nova Scotia, praised the efforts of.