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Prem Rugby Sets £5.4M Salary Floor, Maintains 10-Team Structure

3/27/2026

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Prem Rugby will set a minimum salary floor of £5.4 million per club for next season.
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) Council voted to maintain the 10-team structure until 2029-30, with two clubs added if standards are met.
Chief Executive Simon Massie-Taylor said the aim is to be the best league without inflating wages.
The league aims for ten 'Big Games' by 2030 and a 2027 tender for new clubs.

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Prem Rugby will set a minimum salary floor of £5.4 million per club for next season.
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) Council voted to maintain the 10-team structure until 2029-30, with two clubs added if standards are met.
Chief Executive Simon Massie-Taylor said the aim is to be the best league without inflating wages.
The league aims for ten 'Big Games' by 2030 and a 2027 tender for new clubs.