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Championship and League 1 seasons will include Promotion and Relegation

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The RFL have confirmed that the Championship and League 1 seasons will include promotion and relegation.

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Fixtures out for Championship and League 1

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The RFL have announced the fixtures for the upcoming Championship and League One seasons.

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New dates for Championship and League 1 starts

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The Championship and League 1 clubs have targeted the weekend of March 21 as the return date for professional Rugby League outside the Super League.

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Championship and League One starts delayed

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The Championship and League 1 clubs start to the season have been delayed after a virtual meeting between the clubs.

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Rugby League below Super League paused

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The RFL have announced all rugby league activity below Super League level will have to be paused amid the current lockdown.

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Schedules confirmed for Cups, Championship and League 1

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The RFL have confirmed the preferred structure of the 2021 season for the Championship and League 1, and also a new format for the 1895 Cup.

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Challenge Cup to stay on BBC

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The RFL have announced a new three-year agreement with the BBC to extend their coverage of the Challenge Cup until 2024.

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RFL gets second government loan

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The Rugby Football League has welcomed further Government support as part of the ‘Sport Winter Survival Package’ in the form of a £12m loan.