"The Prem would separate from the rest of the pyramid, with traditional promotion and relegation immediately scrapped. Instead the Prem will look to expand from 10 teams to 12 teams by 2030, with further expansion possible if ambitious clubs meet criteria on and off the field."
"Under the new plans, ambitious clubs would still be able to apply for a place in the Prem, but would need to meet a variety of revamped criteria - financial and commercial, as well as on-pitch performance and potential."
"English rugby insiders expect the new structure to collectively raise standards across the clubs and make the game more attractive to investors. 'We are lifting the bar on what we want clubs to do across various areas,' said one leading executive."
English rugby is implementing a radical structural overhaul where the Premier League separates from the traditional pyramid system. Immediate promotion and relegation will be eliminated, replaced by an expansion model targeting 12 teams by 2030. Clubs seeking entry must meet revamped criteria encompassing financial stability, commercial viability, on-pitch performance, and development potential. This framework could enable previously defunct clubs like Wasps, Worcester, and London Irish to return to the top flight. Currently, no team has been relegated from the Premier since Saracens in 2020, and no team has been promoted since 2021. The restructuring aims to raise standards across clubs and attract investors to English rugby.
#rugby-union-restructuring #premier-league-expansion #promotion-and-relegation-reform #club-criteria-standards #english-rugby-governance
Read at www.bbc.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]