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.

I think we should take them to the high court.We should always have promotion and relegation.Rugby League will never take over from football or union so what planet are the rfl on.Catalans have too many aussies etc it be the same with toulouse.Our game wont improve at all,as the youngsters wont get the chance.They will go union.If our club went bust i would support union.

First of all i would start by boycotting Toulouse, i havent paid for flights yet and i dont see why anybody should be bothered attending.


To say im angry is a slight understatment.

I'm beyond getting angry to be honest. There's little point other than to accept that this sport is morally bankrupt and the RFL have their own agenda as to who they want in, no matter how many 'boxes' we tick.

We should just stick to concentrating on what SOC and his team are doing to ensure our submission s all over every other application from a great height, giving the RFL 'no excuse' not to let us in.

I agree with that, but there isnt a cat in hells chance that i will be going Toulouse this year.


This has completely put a downer on what was a good weekend and im off work this week. What a great start