Bristol's Championship clash against Doncaster at the Memorial Stadium on Friday night has been called off to due the unfit state of the pitch.

They released a statement saying: "The pitch is now covered in six inches of snow and is frozen solid to a depth of four to five inches underneath."

It was inspected by Bristol Rugby and a Rugby Football Union official who confirmed the game should be postponed.

The rescheduled date will be announced once agreed between the two clubs.

Bristol's match at Coventry which was due to be played on Friday 22 January at 1945 GMT has now been moved to Saturday 23 January at 1500 GMT.

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