What happened: The Rugby Football Union is set to confirm a significant overhaul of English rugby, separating the Premiership from the rest of the league system and ending promotion and relegation.
Why it matters:
- This change will alter the competitive landscape and financial dynamics of English rugby.
- Clubs outside the Premiership will no longer have the chance to move up or down through league performance.
MNN Take: The RFU aims to create a more stable and commercially viable top tier, but this restructures the traditional pyramid system that has governed English rugby for years.
Sources: BBC Sport