Super League clubs could have grounds to challenge relegation, says top lawyer

‘Integrity of relegation compromised’ by shortened seasonClubs want it scrapped this year but RFL yet to make decisionAny side relegated from Super League this year could have strong grounds to mount a legal challenge against the decision, a leading sports lawyer has said.Top-flight clubs are adamant that given the disruption to the domestic season, which is scheduled to restart next month, the side finishing bottom should not drop into the Championship. With players potentially unavailable because of concerns over Covid-19 and travel plans for the overseas sides Catalans and Toronto uncertain, there is a feeling that relegation would be unjust. Related: RL club aims to buy football club: Wigan Warriors in bid to save Wigan Athletic Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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