Dutch approach is fine until they get to the point where they realise a vaccine is not guaranteed.

To be fair to the Minister he does say IF there is a vaccine not when.

So how long are they willing to wait for a vaccine I wonder
1 2 3 seasons?

The other main RL site is reporting that it is believed the Championship and League One sides will discuss voiding the season at a meeting this week. It reports growing support for the idea, though some remain keen to try and play on.

Would put money on the season for both competitions going that way. Without fans there is no incentive for many to get going again, it will cost them too much.
What happens then to the full time squads in the leagues is the question.

You are quite right NB. Clubs that have full-time teams should the season non restart are in a very difficult position. I would assume they would look to the RFL for compensation.

Sadly I fear at least some teams will have little option but to make players redundant, on the grounds their role is redundant, if the season is abandoned.

Given the state of the RFL's finances I can't see them picking up the wage bill for several professional clubs, and probably rightly so sadly

The semi pro clubs who have players under contract, probably most players at this level but less so one division down, would also be after support if the RFL subsidises the pro clubs

It's an interesting one, furlough been extended to September, so technically as they cannot resume there business full time clubs could continue claiming furlough until then, whatever form that takes. Part time clubs can't do that with there players.

It is my opinion that we have seen the last of the Broncos this season. Financially for most Championship Clubs it will be too risky financially for them to end its employees furlough before the scheme ends in September. By then it will be too late to save the2020 season.
If we are to get any RL at all this year, it will be Super League and games will be played behind closed doors. This will be at the behest of Sky TV, just to give them some content through the summer.
i would expect the club to be planning for season 2021.

Reckon you are right bosty
Although with proposed changes to furlough being muted full time clubs in championship face interesting challenges. Wonder what shape they will be in next season

Employers will be required to pay 25% of wage until October when the season will just about be over. A lot better than having to pay100% of wages.

Absolutely right Wantawin. It would make no sense to take the players off of furlough. Even if the club had to pay 25% of the wages.

Latest thing with furlough creates an interesting dynamic, full time clubs will have to start paying 20% of salaries, puts the part time clubs in a slightly better position than likes of us and leigh if there is no resumption this season.
Into June nearly with novreal hint of SL start date, looking more likely in my view that champ clubs down will not want to play at all if behind closed doors

Like you NB, I cannot see Championship rugby being played behind closed doors being viable. The additional measures needed to be put in place for things, such as player welfare, will have a significant cost. It will be too much.

If no league games I think a mini Championship Cup could be good towards end of the year?

Top 8 teams in Championship do play offs then final?

The plan put forward for the season restart, is to begin at the end of August. Teams to play each other once, with a play off of four clubs at the end of November.
It is added, that two working groups have been set up to explore the financial implications of playing games behind closed doors and ways to generate income off of such games. Putting games live on line being one.
It will be interesting see what they come up with.

I'd just go and rent a room from one of those houses around the ground to wTch the game.... And a pair of binoculars

Apparently there was a championship meeting this week. Anything been released, is the season gone?

Quote ="wire-quin"Apparently there was a championship meeting this week. Anything been released, is the season gone?'" https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/53178539 Decision on Championship / League 1 restart delayed according to the BBC

Quote ="wire-quin"Apparently there was a championship meeting this week. Anything been released, is the season gone?'" https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/53178539 Decision on Championship / League 1 restart delayed according to the BBC

I think we can say goodbye to this season if they can make a decision on restarting. It seems there is no P&R to SL so let's just look forward to next season hopefully with fans.

So we now know the season will not be resumed. Inevitable I suppose. Championship and League 1 clubs will be invited to play in a 125th anniversary competition this autumn. It is voluntary so it remains to be seen what form that will take and whether the Broncos will participate.

I wonder what our squad will look like and how this has affected us. If we do not play in this little tournament thing it will have been the best part of a year by the time the players take the field again!!

Not resuming the season will hurt the full time clubs more than the part timers i can see the few champ full time clubs reverting to part time and some players being lost.
But hey it is what it is.
Lets see who if anyone competes in the 125 comp

Cant see many clubs signing up to new comp (as it would not have many fans able to attend, and costs of hosting games be more than those of winning comp).. Just hope the club gets through this ready for next season.

At least some options now for season ticket holders, lets hope most people dont ask for money back and instead pick one of the other two options so we have a strong team for next year

I think the communication from the club is good. Clearly they are sensitive to each individual's situation so have given a refund option, however, I hope many fans will be able to allow the club to retain ST funds.