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Three clubs awarded ‘A’ grade Super League licences
Three clubs â€" Leeds Rhinos, Hull FC and Warrington Wolves â€" have been awarded ‘A’ grade Super League licences the RFL has revealed.
On Tuesday, the RFL announced the 14 teams that will compete in the engage Super League between 2009 and 2011 with the Celtic Crusaders and Salford City Reds joining the existing 12 elite sides.
Of the teams that will start engage Super League next year, three were awarded ‘A’ grade licences, three were granted ‘B’ licences with the remaining eight all receiving ‘C’ status.
Richard Lewis, the RFL’s Executive Chairman, said: “The three clubs that received ‘A’ grade licences deserve special commendation as they are impressive both on and off the field. Of course we hope these clubs maintain these high standards over the licence period.
“The goal for the other 11 teams is to look at the detailed feedback they have received this morning from the RFL on their licence application and work out what they need to do to achieve an ‘A’ grade next time round. The hard work for many starts here.
“For clubs who have ambitions for new stadiums, they need to ensure by 2010 when the next licence application process starts, that they are more than just plans. The clubs that have missed out this time round will be even more determined to win a licence in the future.â€
The RFL has confirmed that one club from The Co-operative National Leagues will be given a licence in 2011 subject to them meeting qualifying standards. This includes playing in a Co-operative National League One Grand Final between this year and 2010.
The licence grades that each club received are as follows:
Bradford Bulls B
Catalans Dragons C
Castleford Tigers C
Celtic Crusaders C
Harlequins RL C
Huddersfield Giants C
Hull FC A
Hull KR C
Leeds Rhinos A
St Helens B
Salford City Reds C
Wakefield Wildcats C
Warrington Wolves A
Wigan Warriors B
Three clubs awarded ‘A’ grade Super League licences
Three clubs â€" Leeds Rhinos, Hull FC and Warrington Wolves â€" have been awarded ‘A’ grade Super League licences the RFL has revealed.
On Tuesday, the RFL announced the 14 teams that will compete in the engage Super League between 2009 and 2011 with the Celtic Crusaders and Salford City Reds joining the existing 12 elite sides.
Of the teams that will start engage Super League next year, three were awarded ‘A’ grade licences, three were granted ‘B’ licences with the remaining eight all receiving ‘C’ status.
Richard Lewis, the RFL’s Executive Chairman, said: “The three clubs that received ‘A’ grade licences deserve special commendation as they are impressive both on and off the field. Of course we hope these clubs maintain these high standards over the licence period.
“The goal for the other 11 teams is to look at the detailed feedback they have received this morning from the RFL on their licence application and work out what they need to do to achieve an ‘A’ grade next time round. The hard work for many starts here.
“For clubs who have ambitions for new stadiums, they need to ensure by 2010 when the next licence application process starts, that they are more than just plans. The clubs that have missed out this time round will be even more determined to win a licence in the future.â€
The RFL has confirmed that one club from The Co-operative National Leagues will be given a licence in 2011 subject to them meeting qualifying standards. This includes playing in a Co-operative National League One Grand Final between this year and 2010.
The licence grades that each club received are as follows:
Bradford Bulls B
Catalans Dragons C
Castleford Tigers C
Celtic Crusaders C
Harlequins RL C
Huddersfield Giants C
Hull FC A
Hull KR C
Leeds Rhinos A
St Helens B
Salford City Reds C
Wakefield Wildcats C
Warrington Wolves A
Wigan Warriors B
