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Clubs currently outside Super League are urging a solution to the Championship and League 1 structure before the new second-tier season begins on March 15. Discussions of merging the Championship and League 1 have arisen due to withdrawn clubs, including Newcastle Thunder and West Wales Raiders. A likely plan is to balance the leagues, reducing teams in the Championship from 14 to 12. The proposal of introducing a Super 8s concept, similar to the Super League, is suggested to address the dearth of fixtures, allowing both leagues more games and revenue. Super League opposes expanding its teams due to a decrease in central funding, impacting club finances.
Summery :
– Clubs not in Super League are pressing for a solution to the Championship and League 1 structure before the new second tier season starts on March 15th
– The current 14 teams in Championship and 9 teams in League 1 is unbalanced
– Possible solution is to have 12 teams in each league
– One proposal is to introduce a Super 8s concept to Championship and League 1
– The Super League is not considering expanding teams due to decrease in central funding
– Clubs that were previously pushing for relaxation of the salary cap are now tightening their belts
– Clubs awarded Grade A are guaranteed a place in Super League, with other places made up of top ranked Grade B clubs.
