Promotion poll

CC a relegation poll alongside this would be useful

That is my fear too Guinness John - more slippery than a jellied eel.

This may be pessimistic but I think the start of the season will be delayed. Everyday there is news that indicates we are in this for the long haul.

No 7 wrote: This may be pessimistic but I think the start of the season will be delayed. Everyday there is news that indicates we are in this for the long haul.

Very simple I know, so no chance of being done .   Promote and relegate on the current league positions, with the normal amount of places.   There will be had luck stories, hopefully not too many, they would have agreed if it had suited them.  There all done without involving the pools panel, lawyers, or Pythagoras. Anybody else as bored ?

I agree with Guinness John. Saracens and Newcastle Falcons switch positions. Saracens relegation is already a matter of record. And anyone that does not see Newcastle Falcons as worthy champions must live on a different planet. Yorkshire Carnegie must depart to National League 1 and be replaced by Richmond. You then work down the pyramid, take the leagues as they stand, and confirm the promotions and relegations accordingly. There will be hardships. Some clubs will feel lucky. Some will feel hard done by. But surely the problems pale into insignificance to what is going on in the big world.

But of course this plan is too simple for the likes of the RFU so it won’t happen.

In February I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Two weeks ago I underwent major surgery. I am now recovering but I am 70 with mild asthma. I am lucky enough to have my wife to look after me as I cannot visit or be visited by any one else in my family. I love my rugby and cannot believe the recent success of my old club, Ampthill. I therefore visit this forum regularly. But lately there is too much negativity. The fat cats at the RFU appear clueless and out of touch, whilst the fat cat solicitors seem to be imposing themselves everywhere. Shame on the RFU. And shame on the solicitors.

And apologies to all. A standard response turned into a rant. Rant over.

Cheers, castleparknight. Living near Harrogate and the Doncaster v Ampthill game was one I had earmarked to go and see. I look forward to seeing you next season.

Sid James wrote: I see that the Scottish Union have adopted the same policy as Wales, Ireland and Italy i.e. Season 2019/20 is classified as null & void, with no automatic promotion or relegation.   I think this leaves the RFU with one of two choices: a) Follow the same lead as all of the other home nation Unions or; b) Apply the Regs as they stood at the begining of the season.   Personally, I hope they settle for b).

I agree, is it may be possible that the other unions have no regs to cover this unlike the RFU?

Sarries down, Falcons up.