The eight ways in which rugby league clubs can have points deducted in the new IMG gradings

THE full IMG grading criteria was revealed on the RFL's website yesterday. A breakdown of how clubs will be graded in the five pillars - fandom, finance, performance, facilities and community - was included in a 65-page handbook. A provisional grading system will come into force at the end of 2023 with the full grades given ahead of the 2025