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Maybe a solution https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-international-says-two-regions-29188493.amp Share funding to two teams. Swansea Bay Scarlets, playing at Llanelli Cardiff Dragons at CAP

Tom Shanklin suggesting 2 regions drop from URC. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-international-says-two-regions-29188493.amp Would be a great addition to this competition

Tuima???

Doncaster could at least be the South Yorkshire Knights, leaving a resurgent Leeds to take West Yorkshire area. What about Darlington MP? Just take a look at the major urban areas in England and see how much is left untapped.

The franchises do not need to be new, they can be existing clubs that are licensed to run a franchise. In the NFL, new clubs were not created in areas where there were successful teams, just the ones not successful were left to wither. New franchises are put in expanding markets, like Cornish...

Agree, either no shares or have franchises. What we have is nominal promotion but set up to keep the status quo. My argument for franchises is that it is all above board, 'we are a closed shop and will invite teams that we think will add value to the league as a whole'. At least it is honest...

Agree, but we are now seeing the downside of a football style system. Everyone trying to outbid each other for players and borrowing or relying on sugar daddy owners. Shame as the sport is the best sport to watch for the range of technical and entertainment it produces.

The only way through this is franchises. I know it is an anathema to lots, but there is not enough money in this country to have individual clubs fighting each other financially. Ideally, PRL, CVC and RFU would set up a new league where 300-400 players were contracted to the league and...

I will be supporting Quins, even as a Sarries fan. I support Sarries and anyone playing Leinster!!!!

I can see this idea working as it would give everyone a guaranteed 5 matches, with at least 2 at home. I would also keep the double week for knockouts, as I don't see travel a problem, (it works in NFL). I would also have the semis played at the higher ranked team, with only the neutral venue...

Is this the same UBB team that smashed Sarries last week??

Quins playing good rugby ATM. Ball in contact seems to be on their terms, allowing front foot ball and then options seem to also be well chosen.

Incredible game so far

How about rugby league style of limited interchanges. Then if injury occurs to FR, then the replacement FR comes on for another player, so down to 14, if all interchanges used, but need a FR. Otherwise, faking injury to go to non-competitive scrums will happen.

Not if the number of games was restricted to say 18 per season plus play offs. The game needs to be more aware of the quality over quantity issue.

And herein lies an issue with rugby in England. Too many squad players costing money and also restricting their development. Hopefully, the strict cap of 35 + 12 will mean more academy players will move onto Championship and strengthen those teams for an overall better product, hence getting...

Saints will be at home.

Jack Willis outstanding there.

BBC reporting it as well only 13hrs ago, so after midday yesterday

Forgot to add leave out Jaguares and add in Simbas XV to the list.