Super 8s scrapped from 2019 : Tue Jun 12, 2018 2:38 pm  

Promotion to the Super League from 2019 will be done on a one up, one down basis with the Super 8s being scrapped. The top side in the Championship will be promoted; the bottom team in Super League will be relegated. http://www.totalrl.com/super-8s-to-be-axed-as-traditional-promotion-structure-set-for-return/

Promotion to the Super League from 2019 will be done on a one up, one down basis with the Super 8s being scrapped. The top side in the Championship will be promoted; the bottom team in Super League will be relegated. http://www.totalrl.com/super-8s-to-be-axed-as-traditional-promotion-structure-set-for-return/

Re: Super 8s scrapped from 2019 : Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:00 pm  

No decisions have been made regarding the structure of the Championship and Championship One from 2019 onwards.

Re: Super 8s scrapped from 2019 : Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:09 pm  

More information is breaking all the time.... http://www.totalrl.com/for-your-info-what-we-know-on-super-8s-and-more-after-seismic-robert-elstone-unveiling/

More information is breaking all the time.... http://www.totalrl.com/for-your-info-what-we-know-on-super-8s-and-more-after-seismic-robert-elstone-unveiling/

Re: Super 8s scrapped from 2019 : Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:20 pm  

More details on this story... http://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11403657/rfl-and-super-league-in-talks-over-rugby-leagues-structure It is becoming increasingly apparent that Super League (Europe) have been acting independently of the RFL and that the announcements made by them are no more than a 'wish list'. There's clearly a power struggle going on between the two bodies. If the RFL have a backbone they ought to come down on Super League (Europe) like a ton of bricks for bringing the game into disrepute. The Championship and Championship One clubs had no say in the recent announcements and it looks as though the Super League teams are acting with self-preservation in mind, rather than for the benefits of the game. The big questions is: 'Who is really running rugby league in this country? Is it the RFL or is it the current Super League teams?"

More details on this story... http://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11403657/rfl-and-super-league-in-talks-over-rugby-leagues-structure It is becoming increasingly apparent that Super League (Europe) have been acting independently of the RFL and that the announcements made by them are no more than a 'wish list'. There's clearly a power struggle going on between the two bodies. If the RFL have a backbone they ought to come down on Super League (Europe) like a ton of bricks for bringing the game into disrepute. The Championship and Championship One clubs had no say in the recent announcements and it looks as though the Super League teams are acting with self-preservation in mind, rather than for the benefits of the game. The big questions is: 'Who is really running rugby league in this country? Is it the RFL or is it the current Super League teams?"

Re: Super 8s scrapped from 2019 : Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:20 pm  

Pooper League & Sky run the Game

Re: Super 8s scrapped from 2019 : Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:28 pm  

bentleyman wrote:

Pooper League & Sky run the Game

Yes, I've no doubt that Sky will have a major influence over what happens. Without their cash the game would be in a mess and money talks.

Other broadcasting options will be available when the current Sky deal ends in 2021 but I suspect that continuing with the same partner would be the RFLs preferred choice.

Re: Super 8s scrapped from 2019 : Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:01 am  

The Halifax chairman echoes words that will no doubt strike a chord with everyone outside the big league: http://www.totalrl.com/super-league-wanted-to-slash-1m-off-lower-league-distribution-claims-fax-chairman-moore/

The Halifax chairman echoes words that will no doubt strike a chord with everyone outside the big league: http://www.totalrl.com/super-league-wanted-to-slash-1m-off-lower-league-distribution-claims-fax-chairman-moore/

Re: Super 8s scrapped from 2019 : Sat Jun 16, 2018 7:40 am  

Some more sensible words coming from Bradford about this: http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbulls/16294844.CHALMERS__Super_League_greed_a_threat_to_those_in_lower_divisions/

Some more sensible words coming from Bradford about this: http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbulls/16294844.CHALMERS__Super_League_greed_a_threat_to_those_in_lower_divisions/