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Q&A: What does the shake-up of domestic rugby league mean for the sport?

Wednesday’s vote means major changes are in store.

The Independent UK

Leeds Rhinos boss Rohan Smith with positive Morgan Gannon update

Teenage second-row - who is also in Shaun Wane's England squad - has missed the last seven games due to a concussion issue but has taken a big step closer to his return to Super League action

Leeds Live

Automatic promotion and relegation in Betfred Super League to be scrapped

From next season participation in the top-flight will be dependent on a number of factors.

The Independent UK

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Clubs vote to end automatic Super League promotion and relegation from next year

Participation in the game’s top flight will be dependent on a range of factors from the end of the 2024 season.

The Independent UK

IMG club grading plan for rugby league comfortably gets green light

Rugby League Council strongly voted in favour of first installment of plans to 'reimagine' rugby league with a club grading system rather than traditional promotion and relegation

Daily Mirror

Leeds Rhinos team news as Rohan Smith makes one change for Leigh Leopards clash

The Rhinos head to Leigh in round ten of Super League.

Leeds Live

Leeds Rhinos join Super League rivals in IMG voting intention with big decision looming

Gary Hetherington has made Leeds' plans clear ahead of the vote at Huddersfield's John Smith's Stadium.

Leeds Live

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Former 5-star LB Xavian Sorey progressing in third season at Georgia

Could we see some more of former five-star recruit Xavian Sorey this year?

USA Today Sports Media Group

RFL chief Tony Sutton insists he's different to predecessors in bid to strengthen sport

Sutton, 49, was confirmed as Ralph Rimmer's replacement last month, the third successive appointment from within at the governing body, but he insists that is not a bad thing

Daily Mirror

IMG Academy’s buzzer-beater dramatics top Prolific Prep in GEICO Nationals quarterfinal

Upset City at the 2023 GEICO Nationals!

USA Today Sports Media Group

Stephen A. Smith Launches Basketball Camp at IMG Academy for Some Reason

Everybody’s favorite talking head will now take on the challenge of molding tomorrow’s next basketball stars.

Sports Illustrated

‘Sport by spreadsheet’ – Keighley Cougars leading fight against IMG proposals

A new grading system based largely on off-field criteria will replace automatic promotion and relegation if the deal is approved on April 19.

The Independent UK

GIECO Nationals: Preview the 8 boys basketball teams competing for the championship

With the GIECO Nationals boys basketball tournament approaching, get a preview of the eight teams competing for the championship.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Wakefield Trinity chief warns rugby league at risk of going part-time again

One of Super League’s longest-serving chief executives has warned that the game risks reverting back to becoming a part-time sport

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The Guardian - AU

Australian fashion week 2023: Denni Francisco to be first Indigenous designer to hold solo show

Wiradjuri designer to hold standalone runway for her label Ngali as the industry continues to feel shockwaves from pandemic

Autosport

How commercial success has fuelled Aston Martin's on-track F1 speed

However, in one area the Silverstone team has already been operating at a high level and attracting envious glances from the competition.

Daily Mirror

RFL appoint new CEO as boss vows to lead sport through "pivotal and exciting" period

Sutton, 47, handed job on permanent basis after impressing while in temporary charge over last three months and is "proud and privileged" to lead sport into "pivotal" times

The Guardian - UK

IMG’s rugby league revamp delivers hope of promised land for city clubs

Championship sides such as York and Newcastle hope the proposed grading system will mean Super League status

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Daily Mirror

Jamie Peacock insists IMG are on the right path to changing rugby league for the better

Ex-England captain Jamie Peacock believes the grading criterias IMG have set out this week will help create a plan that can finally catapult the sport forward even if some critics doubt their validity

Leeds Live

Leeds Rhinos provide update on Wakefield Trinity fixture after heavy snow

The two teams are set to meet at Headingley on Friday.

Leeds Live

Super League fixture latest as snow puts games in doubt

Four Super League games are scheduled to take place tonight.

The Independent UK

On-field performance only one part of deciding which clubs get Super League spot

Finances, ‘fandom’, stadium and catchment are the other four areas which will be assessed to give each club a grade.

Daily Mirror

'Fandom' announced as key criteria for grading system as part of rugby league's new era

Five areas, including supporters, performances, finance, stadium and catchment, will drive how clubs are assessed - and which league they will play in - from 2025

The Independent UK

What comes next for Super League as debate reopens on domestic revolution proposals

Officials will be given details of the criteria that will ultimately determine which level their clubs will be allotted for the 2025 season and beyond

The Independent UK

What happens during next phase of rugby league’s IMG-led domestic revolution?

Officials will be given details of the criteria that will ultimately determine which level their clubs will be allotted for the 2025 season and beyond

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