AMATEUR NEWS
HALF a dozen sides, whose identity the Rugby Football League prefer at this stage to keep under wraps, have had their fixtures suspended.
RFL bosses have acted entirely in line with warnings issued to all clubs early last month following continued misbehaviour by spectators, coaches and players over several years.
Kelly Barrett, the RFL’s head of delivery (communitygame competitions), said in a note to leagues and clubs last Friday: “Fixtures involving six teams from six separate clubs have been suspended following serious misconduct, pending the outcome of formal disciplinary proceedings.
“These decisions have not been taken lightly but reflect our collective responsibility to uphold the values, safety and integrity of our sport.
“We continue to work closely with leagues, referees’ societies, clubs and volunteers to ensure that appropriate standards of behaviour are maintained and to provide clear consequences when they are not.