I read with interest in league express or weekly that 10 clubs have decided to stop giving tickets for opposition players family. Bearing in mind players only get 1 ticket each it seems shortsighted. JD is said to be raising this with rfl, part of his argument and with which i agree with is assuming ticket was a tenner the player and guest are likely to spend more than a tenner during and after game. Cougars are continuing with player ticket allocation. Whilst everyone is tightening belts the potential revenue set against ticket cost makes no sense to me. Finally would any of the clubs withdrawing tickets turn down what we would offer I doubt the other clubs have scruples and would take the tickets.

Very good post. I also agree we should continue to give the tickets to other clubs coming. It is false economy not to. Also if a players parent can come in for free he will probably bring a partner, mate or kids with him.

Its an RFL rule that clubs must give opposing clubs a minimum of 16 directors tickets and 25 player's guest tickets, so all your club has to do is ask for them and insist on them.

The fact is the article said at least 10 clubs had taken the same stance,that indicates the clubs do not know the rules or that the issue of free tickets is discretionary or just something informally agreed a long time ago and is now custom and practice. I hope the clubs involved change position voluntarily or the rfl enforce the rule. Otherwise this is start of a slippery slope.