ONE of the many difficult issues to be resolved in rugby as a consequence of Covid affects National 1 clubs.
It was decided last year we would move to a league of 14 (from 16) to provide more rest days and enhance player welfare which is a commendable aim and supported by most.
The super-relegation year was scheduled for 21/22 and would have followed a full season of rugby which we have not had. I understand the intention remains to keep the deciding season as 21/22 which will mean up to five sides out of 16 could be relegated at the end of the next season.
There is, I believe, an argument ...