I think it's obvious to Hughes that being Harlequins RL is not a tenable option in the long term. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a re-branding in 2012 in anticipation of a possible move. A stadium where you are the primary owners would be ideal, rent wouldn't be a big issue, nobody can kick you out, and you could take the earnings from the bars/food.

Fair enough, but how many current regulars at Wycombe Wasps & Reading Irish watched those clubs when they were based in London? "London Stags" playing at Hemel Hempstead may possibly work as a Superleague franchise, but it would essentially be a different club, just as Crusaders are since moving to Wrexham, and would need to build a whole new support base pretty much from scratch. It might suit some current supporters to play there, and some others would doubtless be fanatical enough to follow the club there regardless, but I would imagine only a fraction of the current regular support would be interested.

I'd like to think Harlequins RL, like our union namesakes, will remain a true London club.

if at all possible, yes

According to that document the council want to go with a 5,000 capacity stadium so that it meets both Football League and RFL criteria. Hemel Hempstead Town FC have dreams of reaching the FL, and Hemel Stags have apparently told the council they wish to apply for a licence for the Championship.

are they gonna do a "Franchise FC" job then??