how is it not deep. sure its not madden but it seems to be way better than the world league on ea rugby games

As Ak47 mentioned obtaining sponsorship in Franchise mode is included.

Are able to change existing players stats, and also change players from club to club prior to beginning a Franchise/season/one off game/origin (ie. Bring squads up to date for season 05/06).

In franchise the salary cap is automatically set to the team with the highest combined player value.

* Some aspects of franchise mode (securing sponsorship for instance) can be "automated" if required, and games can be simulated rather then played.

only limitations on the number of signings in Franchise mode are the number of available slots on your squad, your financial situation, the salary cap, and the individual interest of players in joining your squad.

 noticed Ak47 that Mario replied to the affirmative to your post in the rugby league 2 forum - ie. Players "shop" around for better offers in franchise mode, and the computer controlled teams appear to approach your players as well.

*Created players in franchise mode are valued according to their abilities (ie. you will not be able to create an awesome player and then add him to your franchise team on a "free").

*The salary cap is set dependent on the changes you have made to the starting lineups of the franchise

that sounds like a pretty good franchise mode to me. and way better than the world league in ea games