From the Widnes announcement:

“Current Academy licenses across the sport are due to expire at the end of 2021, and it has been indicated that Super League membership and the ability to draw players from non-heartland areas will be integral to successful reapplication.”

This reads as though SL will not allow non-SL academies from 2022 onwards. I assume by license they mean permission to run one not just the funding that goes with it although not sure from the wording if non-heartland Ch and L1 clubs will be allowed to continue.

Many a true word.......

No need for London Lads to be "Nicked" if 2022 will see Superleague look to include London in SL

They won't be favourites to win promotion but will go close.

It's laughable that under the new SKY contract Superleague will be beholden to overseas clubs any more.

The major cut to SKY funding came after a period when a small but voiciferous bunch were talking about Transatlantic and Anglo-French leagues as clubs in Toulouse, Ottawa and New York were knocking on the door to join Catalans and Toronto in Superleague.

Result? massive cut to the SKY Superleague deal.............

Reaction? North America dumped. Newcastle hoisted to the Championship, and Lenegan and Hughes investment into London to find a new ground that qualifies for Superleague.

You don't actually believe that, do you?

Individuals discussing rugby league matters influence a huge television network.Who knew...?

I hold them wholly responsible for the pandemic....How very dare they?