Further update expected next week, with Super League working group considering options for mid-August restart
Super League clubs have held detailed discussions on plans to restart the top-flight season but no final decisions were made during a meeting on Thursday.
Clubs voted unanimously to retain the salary cap at the existing level of £2.1m for 2021, but need more time to consider plans which could see the league return in mid-August.
A further update could come next week following a meeting of the working group which is finalising the available options.
Three models have been presented for a restart, with possible dates for the Grand Final on either November 28, December 12, or in mid-January 2021. The standings would be determined based on 22, 24, or 28 games respectively.
It is understood the most ambitious of the plans, the third option with the January Grand Final date, is no longer under active consideration by the 12 clubs.
The league has also set a target of playing in front of fans again as soon as October. No games have been played since March 15 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Commenting on the decision to retain the existing salary cap, Super League executive chairman Robert Elstone said: "The unanimous vote is another example of the unity shown by our clubs in response to the significant challenges posed by COVID-19.
"Whilst we will continue to apply the existing levels of scrutiny to all costs, today's decision underlines our commitment to ensuring Super League remains strong and competitive, and also shows confidence in our ability to manage the competition through these uncertain times."
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Super League clubs agree to keep salary cap at existing levels, but no restart date decided
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Super League clubs agree to keep salary cap at existing levels, but no restart date decided
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
Re: Super League clubs agree to keep salary cap at existing levels, but no restart date decided
Why aren't we Restarting mid June like the football? Why wait until August?
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Re: Super League clubs agree to keep salary cap at existing levels, but no restart date decided
Glad they've dropped option 3.
Perhaps they'll agree an earlier start date at next week's meeting.
Perhaps they'll agree an earlier start date at next week's meeting.
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Re: Super League clubs agree to keep salary cap at existing levels, but no restart date decided
Probably to make as much use as the furlough scheme and more chance of matches with fans.
Bomhead - "Lockers to prop."
Re: Super League clubs agree to keep salary cap at existing levels, but no restart date decided
Yeah, some clubs are desperately clinging to the hope that fans will be allowed back this year. I can't see it until cases are basically zero or there is a vaccine. They're still finding cases in football teams, let alone the fans you'll be sitting with.
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Re: Super League clubs agree to keep salary cap at existing levels, but no restart date decided
So never then!!!
I'm a better fan than you
Because I don't "Boo"!!!
Yes I bloody know transfer fees do not count on the salary cap for those illiterates that need it explaining to them because they assume everyone is as thick as they are
Because I don't "Boo"!!!
Yes I bloody know transfer fees do not count on the salary cap for those illiterates that need it explaining to them because they assume everyone is as thick as they are
Re: Super League clubs agree to keep salary cap at existing levels, but no restart date decided
Probably have a vaccine by next season, or cases will be low enough that test and trace allows some crowds.
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Re: Super League clubs agree to keep salary cap at existing levels, but no restart date decided
Rugby league crowds are so low they could probably implement social distancing at 2m no problem anyway.
Bomhead - "Lockers to prop."