opening at ospreys for Dai Young with his old mate Rob Howley!! "The position the RFU has taken is disrespectful to the great work being done by Championship clubs and the army of volunteers that are involved at all levels who work to deliver a quality product and developmental opportunities for players and coaches alike," he added. "The Nottingham Rugby board are extremely disappointed with the RFU announcement and subsequent reduction in funding, but we are even more disappointed and somewhat astounded at the underhand and deplorable way that we feel this has been communicated. that the RFU had offered no guarantee of funding beyond next season.
chairman Malcolm Offord said the RFU's decision would lead to "fundamental changes" to the league. @421 blues1959 - Dai Young sounds great (if Ospreys can afford him!)
"The future of the second-tier Championship has been thrown into doubt after the Rugby Football Union slashed funding to its clubs.Money has been cut from about £534,000 to a 2015-level £288,000 per club.The RFU says targets that were given to the league have not been met.Championship clubs say they are "disappointed" with the decision, with Bedford chairman Geoff Irvine describing it as Premiership ring-fencing "in all but name". At its root is that the RFU & leagues have tried to preserve the old club system in the pro era. The RFU aren't giving us enough money so we're off and then we'll have no money from them?.If you kill the championship, where do young players play? "Ultimately the difference in the levels of funding between the current agreement and our new commitment will not be the deciding factor for clubs with aspirations for promotion and will always require additional investment," Sweeney added. "The chairman, president and management at London Scottish will be in immediate consultation with all stakeholders to achieve the most positive outcome for the players and staff at the club," a London Scottish statement said.centre Heath Stevens told BBC Coventry & Warwickshire that the funding cuts were "a kick in the teeth" and showed "a lack of respect to players and coaches".He said: "It's nearing the end of February and contracts usually run until the end of May, so it gives boys four more payments until their contracts are up.
We understand the repercussions, and what a reduction in funding means to the clubs and the players and all involved. RFU boss Bill Sweeney said the the decision in 2015 to significantly raise Championship funding has been set against objectives and deliverables that "we do not believe have been achieved". "To give Championship clubs next to no notice to be able to take action is not acceptable and we will be meeting urgently to review our strategy and consider our position going forwards." Coventry Rugby has aired its 'disappointment' over the Rugby Football Union's decision to reduce funding to Greene King IPA Championship next season. "We need to have clear joint goals for the league and be sure of the benefit we're getting from our investment in it.
RFU Release A Statement On The Funding Of The Championship The RFU released a statement after reports announced that it is set to cut its funding of the Championship, England's second Tier of professional, by 50% throwing the league into turmoil and handing “ring …
"Sweeney added: "We listened to feedback from the clubs and wanted to find a funding solution that would lessen the impact for the 2020-21 season. Each club will receive approximately £375,000 in funding from the RFU in a return to the level of funding provided prior to 2016–17 season. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online.How to get into rugby union - get into the social team game that brings people togetherRugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney says they will soften the blow of reduced funding for the 12 Championship clubs by phasing in the cuts over the next two seasons.Following a meeting with clubs on Thursday, the RFU has altered its plan. !Too many foreign players in the Champ limiting opportunities for young indigenous talent. To be fair they're hanging on with that & might make it work.