EALING Trailfinders flyhalf Steven Shingler believes Newcastle Falcons’ promotion to the Premiership was not inevitable, despite his side trailing the league leaders by 18 points.
On Thursday, the RFU announced the Championship’s final standings would be determined by a playing record formula, which saw unbeaten Newcastle Falcons beat Ealing to promotion.
“Well, it is surprising,” Shingler said. “I didn’t really think there would be any promotion or relegation in any leagues. As a keen sports fan, I have been following Welsh rugby, Scottish rugby and...
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