US EditionClubs in Europe’s Top Division in Rugby League Vote to Add More Teams From 2026
ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 28 – The 12 existing Betfred Super League clubs approved expansion to 14 teams in 2026 using a grading system and an independent panel chaired by Lord Jonathan Caine.
- On Monday, the 12 existing Betfred Super League clubs voted at Headingley, England, to expand to 14 teams for the 2026 season.
- Combining the Club Grading System with an independent panel chaired by Lord Jonathan Caine, membership depends on merit for next year's expansion.
- Potential candidates include Bradford Bulls, York Knights and London Broncos under the new expansion plan, provided they meet conditions, as the panel considers their eligibility.
- Salford Red Devils could face review of their 2026 spot due to ongoing financial issues, and further details on the panel’s composition and timing will be confirmed in due course.
- With the expansion vote, the league asserts its right to determine competition size, underlining its autonomy in setting membership.
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Europe’s top division in rugby league will expand to 14 teams from 2026
Clubs in the Super League, the top-tier of European rugby league, have voted to increase the number of teams in the competition to 14 from next season. The future structure of the league was discussed during a meeting at Headingley,…
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