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English Rugby Overhauls Structure: Premiership Expansion By 2030

2/26/2026

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The Rugby Football Union (RFU) council will approve a new structure for English rugby.
The Premiership will separate from the rest of the league, ending traditional promotion and relegation.
By 2030, the Premiership would expand from 10 to 12 teams, with potential for more.
Wasps and Worcester, bankrupt in 2022-23, may return under the new framework, which includes criteria focusing on financial stability and fan engagement.

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Story summary

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) council will approve a new structure for English rugby.
The Premiership will separate from the rest of the league, ending traditional promotion and relegation.
By 2030, the Premiership would expand from 10 to 12 teams, with potential for more.
Wasps and Worcester, bankrupt in 2022-23, may return under the new framework, which includes criteria focusing on financial stability and fan engagement.