NOTTINGHAM chairman Alistair Bow says he would welcome plans for a shorter, conference-based Championship season with the title decided by play-offs.

A full 22-match programme starting January 16 remains the number one option, but Championship clubs have voiced concerns over completing such a tightly packed schedule by June, given the many variables associated with Covid-19.
The Rugby Paper understands alternative plans are being drawn up which would see the league split into two conferences of six playing each other home and away, with single crossconference matches taking place to produc...