How to fix Premiership rugby
Wasps have applied to the High Court to appoint an administrator. Worcester Warriors' financial crisis has plunged Premiership Rugby into doubt.
The current Premiership structure is not fit for purpose. Telegraph Sport looks at the best scenarios that Premiership chiefs should consider. The current structure could be split into two leagues of 10. There could also be a maximum of 20 Premiership matches. The structure also needs to be more marketable. It also has to keep the current play-off system. This is a complex topic. For example, the number of matches could increase. New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship uses this method. In this case, either cross-division fixtures or play offs could have to scrapped to reduce the games.
