Cash dispute could see Catalans Dragons not defend Challenge Cup crown

04 January 2019 01:59
• Catalans refusing to pay £500,000 cash bond to RFL• Would be first time Challenge Cup does not involve holdersThe Challenge Cup could take place without the reigning champions for the first time in rugby league history after the holders, Catalans Dragons, initiated a stand-off with the Rugby Football League by refusing to pay a six-figure cash deposit to enter the competition in 2019. Related: Super League players have spoken and they want to be heard | Gavin Willacy Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian