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- Discussions are intensifying about turning English club rugby into a franchise-based league, with only Ealing Trailfinders and Doncaster Knights applying for promotion.
- Worcester Warriors declined promotion due to financial recovery after a collapse in 2022.
- Ealing Trailfinders struggle to meet minimum standards.
- Doncaster Knights are currently underperforming.
- The Rugby Football Union (RFU) aims to expand the Premiership to 12 teams by 2030, with a Birmingham-based top team among talks.
