The clubs taking part in the North West RLC Premier, Region and Merit League divisions in 2010 gathered together today at Widnes St Maries to launch the new season.

The regional framework this year looks like this:

RLC National

Carlisle Centurions
Liverpool Buccaneers
Warrington Wizards

RLC Premier

Lymm Wolves
New Broughton Rangers
Runcorn
Widnes Saints
Wigan Riversiders

RLC Regional

Chester Gladiators
Crewe & Nantwich Steamers
Mancunians RL
Wigan Riversiders 2nd Team
Blackpool Sea Eagles

Merit League

Chester Gladiators 2nd Team
Crewe & Nantwich Steamers 2nd Team
Mancunians RL 2nd Team
Wigan Riversiders 3rd Team
Wirral Warriors
Accrington Panthers
Ellesmere Port
Leyland Warriors
East Lancashire Vikings
Ashton Bears
St Helens Titans
Liverpool Buccaneers 2nd Team

The meeting gave clubs the chance to meet up ahead of what promises to be an exciting season in the region and receive some advice and support from RFL staff. Photos were taken of the individual club captains/representatives in their respective colours along with a group picture.

Plans were also laid out for the RLC North West rep team which will be coached by Anthony Sullivan.

Thanks to the RFL regional staff for organising the meeting, David Lowe for coming along to answer the clubs questions and Widnes St Maries for hosting and providing the biggest tray of biscuits I've ever seen!