‘France pushing us to be better’
■By NEALE HARVEY

PREMIERSHIP Rugby’s move for a ring-fenced league is gathering pace, with an announcement over an expanded 13-team topflight expected early in the New Year.
With clubs suffering huge financial losses in the wake of Covid-19, Premiership shareholders argue that stability is required and The Rugby Paper understands RFU officials are receptive to the idea of a closed league with a moratorium on promotion and relegation.
One senior Premiership source told TRP: “We are still working on things but it’s look...