Big 12 schools still got a strong payout from the conference during the pandemic. Englands Rugby Football League and the Australian Rugby League Commission made the joint announcement. Both governing bodies are committed to planning a series in 2022, after the Rugby League World Cup in England in 2021. The Big 12 had suspended all team activities, voluntary or required, because of the coronavirus pandemic through May 31. Basketball players can participate in on-campus voluntary activities, starting July 6, and all other sports can resume voluntary activities on campus on July 15.