PRL delay decision on freezing relegation

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BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Terrence Hepetema of London Irish offloads under pressure from Toby Flood of Newcastle Falcons during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between London Irish and Newcastle Falcons at Brentford Community Stadium on January 31, 2021 in Brentford, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

THE final decision on whether to scrap relegation from the Premiership this season has been delayed.
The RFU council was due to decide on Friday whether to ring-fence the league for the 2020-21 campaign.
However Premiership clubs have requested more time ‘to conclude consultation with stakeholders’ with sources believing BT had made clear their unhappiness over meaningless matches late in the season.
Top-flight English clubs hope to scrap relegation for the season in light of the Covid crisis.
With five matches this season already cancelled following coronavirus outbreaks, and points allocat...

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