Quote ="yossarian"1. Will Crusaders be allowed to apply for a license or is it true that entering administration means exemption from application?'"
They can still apply. Don’t forget that we were allowed to apply too. They’ll probably get a licence, because I think that’s what the RFL and Sky want, and why they added two more clubs to SL in 2009.
Quote ="yossarian"2. If they are allowed to apply is this cos of a recent rule change? I don't remember much publicity about the meeting at the time but I read it on the following usually reliable sources:'"
The rule change was voted on by SL chairmen. There are a few of them sweating on image right taxes which may send their clubs into administration, although it also seems pretty convenient for the Crusaders.
It’s a pity that the taxman didn’t come after them in 2008.
Quote ="yossarian"3. If there was a meeting have any other rule changes been brought in that effect Widnes' application?'"
Not that I know of
Quote ="yossarian"4. Is there any truth in the rumours of a delay in the franchise until 2015? From what i read here it was started as an unsubstantiated claim on a BBC forum, is that still the case?'"
No, it was just a troll on BBC 606.
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5. As the rules currently stand is there definitely going to be a promotion for at least 1 Championship club?'"
As they stand at this moment, yes, but we’ll see. The RFL are in a pretty tight spot with all this, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see them move the goal posts again.
