US EditionEnglish Prem to expand to 12 teams with no relegation
The English Premiership will adopt a franchise-style model with criteria including women's rugby and grassroots investment to ensure financial sustainability from 2029.
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English Prem to expand to 12 teams with no relegation
English rugby's Prem is to be expanded to 12 teams from 2029 based on a franchise model with no automatic promotion or relegation, the Rugby Football Union and the country's professional leagues announced on Friday.
The Premiership Should Move to 12 Clubs From 2029, but Will Remain a Championship without Relegation
The English Championship, currently composed of 10 clubs, is expected to expand to 12 teams from 2029. However, the authorities decided to put a definitive end to the relegations.
Prem Rugby’s Reform Sparks Investment Boom, Shifts Expansion Strategy
The decision to scrap automatic promotion and relegation from Prem Rugby marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of English rugby, with significant implications for investors and the broader economy. This reform, endorsed by the RFU Council, aims to introduce a more stable and strategic approach to expanding the top tier of domestic rugby, potentially paving the way for a fully franchised Prem… Source
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