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RFU to Confirm Radical Rugby Revamp

The RFU is set to rubber-stamp a radical restructuring of English rugby, with the Premiership separating from the rest of the pyramid and promotion/relegation to be scrapped.

The Rugby Football Union is expected to confirm a radical new structure for English rugby that will see the Premiership break away from the rest of the rugby pyramid. The landmark decision will also put an end to promotion and relegation between divisions.

The restructuring represents a significant shift in how English rugby is organized, with top-flight clubs gaining more autonomy while the lower leagues operate separately under the new system.