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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Clubs in Europe's top division in rugby league vote to add more teams from 2026
HEADINGLEY, England (AP) — 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. HT Image The future structure of the league was discussed during a meeting at Headingley, north England, on Monday, with a proposal agreed to immediately open up two additional places, provided certain conditions are met. 'The 12 existing Betfred Super League clubs have today voted to extend the competition to 14 teams for the 2026 season, subject to conditions,' a statement from Super League (Europe) Limited read. 'This would be done by combining the Club Grading System introduced to determine Super League membership as part of the sport's long-term strategic partnership with IMG in 2022, with an independent panel to be chaired by Lord Jonathan Caine, who was recently elected as a member of the Rugby Football League Board, and the Strategic Review Sub-Committee. 'The top 12 clubs under grading at the conclusion of the 2025 domestic season will therefore be joined by two clubs recommended by that panel — provided the panel judges there are two applications of sufficient merit against the set criteria. 'Further details of the composition of the panel and the timing of the process will be confirmed in due course.' The Super League currently includes eleven teams from England and one side based in France — Catalans Dragons. The new proposals could see Championship teams such as Toulouse Olympique, Bradford Bulls, York Knights and London Broncos considered for a place in the expanded 14-team top-flight. Salford Red Devils, meanwhile, could see their Super League spot for 2026 reviewed given the club's ongoing financial issues.
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Clubs in Europe's top division in rugby league vote to add more teams from 2026
HEADINGLEY, England (AP) — 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, north England, on Monday, with a proposal agreed to immediately open up two additional places, provided certain conditions are met. 'The 12 existing Betfred Super League clubs have today voted to extend the competition to 14 teams for the 2026 season, subject to conditions,' a statement from Super League (Europe) Limited read. 'This would be done by combining the Club Grading System introduced to determine Super League membership as part of the sport's long-term strategic partnership with IMG in 2022, with an independent panel to be chaired by Lord Jonathan Caine, who was recently elected as a member of the Rugby Football League Board, and the Strategic Review Sub-Committee. 'The top 12 clubs under grading at the conclusion of the 2025 domestic season will therefore be joined by two clubs recommended by that panel — provided the panel judges there are two applications of sufficient merit against the set criteria. 'Further details of the composition of the panel and the timing of the process will be confirmed in due course.' The Super League currently includes eleven teams from England and one side based in France — Catalans Dragons. The new proposals could see Championship teams such as Toulouse Olympique, Bradford Bulls, York Knights and London Broncos considered for a place in the expanded 14-team top-flight. Salford Red Devils, meanwhile, could see their Super League spot for 2026 reviewed given the club's ongoing financial issues.
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Super League clubs vote to increase number of teams to 14 from next season
'The 12 existing Betfred Super League clubs have today voted to extend the competition to 14 teams for the 2026 season, subject to conditions,' a statement from Super League (Europe) Limited read. 'This would be done by combining the Club Grading System introduced to determine Super League membership as part of the sport's long-term strategic partnership with IMG in 2022, with an independent panel to be chaired by Lord Jonathan Caine, who was recently elected as a member of the Rugby Football League Board, and the Strategic Review Sub-Committee. The 12 existing @Betfred #SuperLeague clubs have today voted to extend the competition to 14 teams for the 2026 season, subject to conditions. Click to read full statement 👇 — Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) July 28, 2025 'The top 12 clubs under grading at the conclusion of the 2025 domestic season will therefore be joined by two clubs recommended by that panel – provided the panel judges there are two applications of sufficient merit against the set criteria. 'Further details of the composition of the panel and the timing of the process will be confirmed in due course.' The new proposals could see Championship teams such as Toulouse Olympique, Bradford Bulls, York Knights and London Broncos considered for a place in the expanded 14-team top-flight. Salford Red Devils, meanwhile, could see their Super League spot for 2026 reviewed under grading given the club's ongoing financial issues.
Powys County Times
a day ago
- Business
- Powys County Times
Super League clubs vote to increase number of teams to 14 from next season
Betfred Super League clubs have voted to increase the number of teams to 14 from next season. The future structure of the competition was discussed during a meeting at Headingley on Monday afternoon, with a proposal agreed to immediately open up two additional places, provided certain conditions are met. 'The 12 existing Betfred Super League clubs have today voted to extend the competition to 14 teams for the 2026 season, subject to conditions,' a statement from Super League (Europe) Limited read. 'This would be done by combining the Club Grading System introduced to determine Super League membership as part of the sport's long-term strategic partnership with IMG in 2022, with an independent panel to be chaired by Lord Jonathan Caine, who was recently elected as a member of the Rugby Football League Board, and the Strategic Review Sub-Committee. The 12 existing @Betfred #SuperLeague clubs have today voted to extend the competition to 14 teams for the 2026 season, subject to conditions. Click to read full statement 👇 — Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) July 28, 2025 'The top 12 clubs under grading at the conclusion of the 2025 domestic season will therefore be joined by two clubs recommended by that panel – provided the panel judges there are two applications of sufficient merit against the set criteria. 'Further details of the composition of the panel and the timing of the process will be confirmed in due course.' The new proposals could see Championship teams such as Toulouse Olympique, Bradford Bulls, York Knights and London Broncos considered for a place in the expanded 14-team top-flight. Salford Red Devils, meanwhile, could see their Super League spot for 2026 reviewed under grading given the club's ongoing financial issues.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Late Lino drop goal sees Wakefield beat rivals Leeds
Betfred Super League Wakefield (8) 15 Tries: Walmsley, Storton Goals: Jowitt (3), Lino Leeds (8) 14 Tries: Lisone, O'Connor Goals: Connor (2), Sinfield Mason Lino's dramatic last-play drop goal saw Wakefield boost their Super League play-off chances as they narrowly beat Yorkshire rivals Leeds Rhinos by a single point at a sold-out Belle Vue. Rhinos looked set for victory on a tense evening after Jarrod O'Connor's late try, but Matty Storton ran over to level the scores with minutes left. With the game seemingly heading for a golden point period, Brodie Clark narrowly missed a drop goal attempt for Leeds, before Lino, superb all evening, kicked from distance to snatch victory for Trinity. The result takes Daryll Powell's side into the top six, while Leeds missed out on a chance to move level on points with second-placed Wigan. Wakefield started the better, with Lachlan Walmsley powering towards the line after a free-flowing attacking set. Leeds hit straight back, but rather than copying the hosts' attacking flair, Sam Lisone was used as a battering ram to storm over to level the scores. Brad Arthur's team had less possession, but used it to greater effect in the second half, O'Connor darting for the line to score his first try of the season. Wakefield had shown little penetrative threat during the second 40, but Storton's late finish, converted by Matt Jowitt, meant the scores were level going into the final 10 minutes. Clark's attempted drop goal for Leeds, dragged just to the left of the posts with minutes remaining, meant the packed out Belle Vue crowd of 10,000 looked set for an extra 10 minutes of rugby. But Lino, who mixed bruising physicality with pace and agility all evening, kicked from 35 metres to seal a thrilling win with seconds left on the clock. The Samoan was mobbed by his team-mates, and head coach Powell and chairman Craig Barrass were filmed celebrating wildly in the stands as Wakefield beat their close rivals for the second time this season. Victory takes them sixth, and boosts their play-off chances significantly. Rhinos players were seen sinking to their knees at the full-time whistle. They stay in fourth in the Super League after their second loss in their last three games. Wakefield: Jowitt, Walmsley, Hall, Pratt, Myers, Trueman, Lino, McMeeken, Smith, Faatili, Griffin, Scott, Pitts Interchanges: Nikotemo, Atoni, Storton, Rourke Leeds: Miller, Hall, Handley, Newman, Edgell, Croft, Connor, Palasia, O'Connor, Jenkins, McDonnell, Bentley, Watkins Interchanges: Sinfield, Lisone, Cassell, Littlewood Referee: Chris Kendall
