Re: Is it possible that London and Toulouse both get promote : Fri Mar 30, 2018 1:59 pm  

Sir Kevin Sinfield wrote:

Back on topic.

London 10 - 30 Toulouse is the half time score. It looks like lots of people have underestimated Toulouse this year, myself included.

16-36 final score

Re: Is it possible that London and Toulouse both get promote : Fri Mar 30, 2018 3:58 pm  

Table topping Toulouse have left the flatcappers speechless.

Re: Is it possible that London and Toulouse both get promote : Fri Mar 30, 2018 6:56 pm  

Toronto are looking like they are going to win comfortably against Featherstone.

When this thread was started, nobody thought it was possible and many took it as a bit tongue in cheek.

As the weeks roll on and they keep winning, it’s looking more and more possible that two of Toronto, London or Toulouse could get promoted?

Re: Is it possible that London and Toulouse both get promote : Sat Mar 31, 2018 2:44 pm  

The RFL have not yet decided whether or not there is to be promotion/relegation at the end of the season.

If Toulouse and Toronto look like qualifying there will be!

Re: Is it possible that London and Toulouse both get promote : Sat Mar 31, 2018 3:45 pm  

There will be promotion and relegation under the super 8 format as has been the case for the last few years. The thing that’s yet to be decided is the number of teams and league structure for 2019 onwards.

Re: Is it possible that London and Toulouse both get promote : Sat Mar 31, 2018 4:35 pm  

Sir Kevin Sinfield wrote:

There will be promotion and relegation under the super 8 format as has been the case for the last few years. The thing that’s yet to be decided is the number of teams and league structure for 2019 onwards.

That could because it might not be changing according to Gary Heathrington on backchat. As sky/sl/championship/league 1 bought into this formula for a 7 year contract. To change would require everyone to agree, AND a change into the contract with sky.

Re: Is it possible that London and Toulouse both get promote : Sat Mar 31, 2018 6:41 pm  

I am sure that a revised contract with Sky could be negotiated, involving 14 SL teams, if Sky knew that Toulouse, Catalans, London, and Toronto would be in Super League, with New York to follow. But all of that definitely involves a return to licensing.

Re: Is it possible that London and Toulouse both get promote : Sat Mar 31, 2018 6:48 pm  

JEAN CAPDOUZE wrote:

I am sure that a revised contract with Sky could be negotiated, involving 14 SL teams, if Sky knew that Toulouse, Catalans London and Toronto would be in Super League, with New York to follow. But all of that definitely involves a return to licensing.

A newly negotiated contract for less than we are worth but with a 300k sweetener.....nah, can't see it myself

Re: Is it possible that London and Toulouse both get promote : Sat Mar 31, 2018 7:19 pm  

JEAN CAPDOUZE wrote:

I am sure that a revised contract with Sky could be negotiated, involving 14 SL teams, if Sky knew that Toulouse, Catalans, London, and Toronto would be in Super League, with New York to follow. But all of that definitely involves a return to licensing.

How would London's stadium fit in with licensing criteria Jean? I'll admit they have been ticking the boxes results-wise, in the Championship, but that usually counts for nothing under previous licensing criteria.

Re: Is it possible that London and Toulouse both get promote : Sat Mar 31, 2018 7:28 pm  

JEAN CAPDOUZE wrote:

London and Toulouse getting promoted would be an ideal situation, with Toronto and New York (starring Jarryd Hayne and Sam Burgess?) being promoted the following year.

Do you mean SAMUEL BURGESS John ?