Mandatory reserve grade rugby could be set to move a step closer after plans were floated by the Rugby Football League for all clubs with the highest-ranking Academy status to run a second-string team as early as 2020.
There are currently eleven Academies regarded as Category 1 by the RFL: Wigan, St Helens, Warrington, Widnes, Castleford, WakefiPlans suggested to clubs which could lead to mandatory reserves return in 2020
Mandatory reserve grade rugby could be set to move a step closer after plans were floated by the Rugby Football League for all clubs with the highest-ranking Academy status to run a second-string team as early as 2020.
There are currently eleven Academies regarded as Category 1 by the RFL: Wigan, St Helens, Warrington, Widnes, Castleford, Wakefi
