To apply for SL , in the RL press today , I can feel mr Lewis's shiny shoe in my groin again

We knew it was coming but I am still a bit shocked..

If this doesn't signal a clear intention to place Toulouse into SL then I don't know what is. They have been given other graces to make them competitive and give them every chance and if all else fails....

..just give it to them on a plate anyway. Surely everyone can see that this constant moving of goalposts is bad for the game and the lower league clubs have been spat in the face by the RFL this morning...

the RFL in shoddy treatment of Championship shocker!!!

Seriously, I didn't see this one coming......

Once again it just shows what a total embarrassment to the game the RFL are. There are many honest clubs, players and representatives out there but these idiots always seem to find their way into positions of power.

I recall Richard Lewis stating in an interview some time back that "a top 3 finish may be considered for a franchise application". Obviously so that his was covered in time for this 'revalation'....

Means nowt if it doesnt fir in with the Dickie Lewis' vision of the sport's future

not surprised at all, RFL make up the rules as go along.

What is the point of this sport any more ???

Why don't the RFL just cut out the matches and decide who wins the trophies at the start of the season ?

..but if you read the article, as far as Toulouse are concerned this ISN'T a rule change. They knew this all along!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hence why they finished in a relegation place last season, cos they couldn't (sorry), didn't need to be bothered

coming after the other weeks news of keeping same amount in SL and maybe one promoted.
wonder who they have in mind???

I have said before that if we dont get in next time then im finished with the game, if Toulouse do get in and Widnes dont then good riddance to Rugby League. I no longer wish to be involved with the sport.

Every now and again something like this comes along and leaves you feeling physically sick and slightly violent!!!!

Do you dick(head)lewis' address?

I'm going to read the paper before commenting, but this is pathetic from the RFL if true. I suppose they think if they get it out there early there'll be less complaints come announcement day.