RPA Reject Extension Of Playing Season

The RPA, representing professional rugby union players in England, has rejected proposals by Premiership Rugby to extend the domestic playing season in 2020 and beyond as a response to the adjustments to a new global schedule due to be implemented. World Rugby agreed to move the summer international games window from June to July after completion of the next World Cup cycle. Premiership Rugby’s proposal was to extend competitive fixtures into June with the same season start date but with focus on player welfare. The RPA were initially cautious of supporting these proposals in March, but – foll…