What next in rugby league's obsessive pursuit of the perfect structure?

London Broncos defy the odds; Toronto Wolfpack suffer a shock; and a rugby league player excels at the Winter OlympicsBy Gavin Willacy for No Helmets RequiredRugby League’s obsessive belief that changing how many teams are in each division is the root to solving its problems refuses to go away. In his recent rather misguided rant to esteemed league writer Steve Mascord about “piss-poor journalists”, Leeds Rhinos chairman Gary Hetherington dismissed the talk of Super League returning to the 14 clubs it had three years ago, saying nothing like that was being debated. Ironically, given his criticism of the media resorting to speculating on such matters, he added no meat to the bones.It was believed that clubs were at loggerheads over plans for a Super League comprising of two 10-team divisions. However, they may also be considering restructuring proposals put forward in an independent report from a highly experienced and world-renowned sports administrator commissioned last year by then RFL chief commercial officer Roger Draper. Related: Krisnan Inu inspires Widnes to inflict first defeat of season on Leeds Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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