Quote tb="tb"Watkins Report itself [url=http://www.therfl.co.uk//~rflmedia/docs/RFL_TheWatkinsReview.pdfhere[/url [and a search of the pdf returns no results for "promotion and relegation"'"
Narrow your search a little. It basically looks like P/R is recognised as an issue requiring further discussion, and a review into current RFL policies (including P/R) is forthcoming.
They also confirm that any decision regarding P/R can only be reached following the agreement of the RFL and club shareholders and the approval of a majority of Super League clubs and the RFL.
So it's up for review, as are a lot of things. Interesting document.
Quote tbWhilst this document is first and foremost a Governance Review, it has also been quite clear from the consultation process that a further discussion about the direction, vision and strategy for the sport for the next five to 10 years should quickly follow, focusing particularly on the size and structure of the leagues, licensing and promotion/relegation, the sustainability of clubs and our approach to expansion.'"
Quote tbLooking Ahead
16. The RFL Chief Executive immediately lead a review into the current RFL policies on:
b) Super League Licensing and Promotion/Relegation.'"
Quote tbHowever issues such as the criteria for and membership of Super League, an area that clubs had been conflicted upon when deciding upon past cases, were assigned to be dealt with only by the RFL. Issues that were considered “whole of game” issues, such as promotion and relegation from the Super League, were assigned as matters that could only be dealt with following the agreement of both the RFL and club shareholders.'"
Quote tbThe Articles also confirm those issues upon which decisions can only be made where the approval of a majority of Super League clubs and the RFL has been obtained. They are:
d. Promotion and relegation to/from Super League.'"
