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REIMAGINING RUGBY LEAGUE

IMG PRESENT RECOMMENDATIONS

IMG has today [28/9/22] presented the recommendations arising from the Reimagining Rugby League Consultation Project - a key part of the first phase of the agency's 12-year strategic partnership with the sport agreed in the spring.

In addition to drawing on IMG's global expertise, the recommendations have been made following extensive consultation with key stakeholders across Rugby League, including clubs, broadcasters, sponsors, media, players, representatives from the community game and international partners, as well as a survey of supporters attracting almost 20,000 responses. This is the most comprehensive piece of consultation ever undertaken on the sport.

IMG's recommendations have the overriding aim of driving the long-term value and impact of the sport.

In summary the recommendations are:

🔵 A re-positioned calendar which optimises flow, narrative and engagement, incorporating regular 'peaks' of interest and a compelling season climax.🔵

🔵 A calendar aligned with the global game to facilitate an international window in October and incorporate a mid-season international.🔵

🔵 Participation in the top tier to be based on a range of on and off field measures, delivered through a club grading system with the aim of supporting financial sustainability and encouraging investment into clubs. 'Category A' clubs will be guaranteed participation in the top tier whilst 'Category B' clubs will be re-assessed annually with the highest-ranking clubs occupying the remaining slots in the top tier.🔵

🔵 Promotion and relegation will continue on the field of play between the second and third tiers with tier two increasingly filled with strong Category B Clubs.🔵

🔵 An expansion strategy to be developed that targets and supports the growth of the Women's and Girls' game, and also growth in new markets.🔵

🔵 Participation of clubs outside of the UK to be capped and with additional standards to support domestic growth.🔵

🔵 Operations to be centralised where this can maximise efficiencies and drive incremental revenue (e.g. ticketing and digital infrastructure).🔵

🔵 A new brand strategy to be introduced and aligned with the above commercial strategy.🔵

Clubs have been invited to a follow-up meeting on October 13, at which they will have the opportunity to provide further feedback, and support will be sought to enable the Rugby League executive and IMG to work on the detail of the recommendations.

This work will sit alongside other workstreams being led by IMG and other parts of the Endeavor network to maximise the commercial potential of the sport and build deeper relationships with fans and new audiences. These include content production and innovation, domestic and international distribution of media rights, digital transformation powered by IMG's digital sports arm Seven League, brand strategy delivered by Endeavor's cultural marketing agency 160over90, streaming through Endeavor's OTT platform Endeavor Streaming and data collection, betting product development and streaming rights via its sports data and betting technology business IMG Arena.

The 12-year strategic partnership with IMG followed the decision of the RFL and SLE to realign the governance framework of the sport and the long-term deal reached on how monies should be distributed across the sport.

Simon Johnson, the Chair of the Rugby Football League, said: "This is a significant day in terms of setting out a new path for the sport. We have prioritised transparency, in sharing these recommendations first with clubs and then with fans through the media. It is very much a direction of travel in these top-line recommendations, with significant layers of detail still to be worked through. But these proposals contain both a recognition of the need to make significant changes to address a range of challenges facing the sport at all levels, and recommendations for those changes which have the potential to transform the approach, mood and reality of Rugby League in the UK and beyond."

Ken Davy, the Chair of Super League (Europe), said: "Founded solidly on the realignment of Super League and the RFL this has been an all-encompassing process conducted by IMG, with all of the key stakeholders within the sport playing important roles in it. We would like to thank the clubs, broadcasters, commercial partners and supporters that have contributed to IMG's recommendations, which set out a new future for Rugby League and can take it in a bold and positive direction. At Super League we look forward to the next stage of this comprehensive process, working towards providing further updates that will map out the sport?s long-term future."

Matt Dwyer, Vice President, Sports Management, IMG, added: "Having now had the opportunity to dive deeper into the sport, including through consultations with all key stakeholders of the game, our excitement for this 12-year strategic partnership and what can be achieved has only increased. We have a unique opportunity to alter the growth trajectory of the sport and we believe the recommendations we have presented today will provide the foundation for that growth and attract new investment into the game. Our approach is focused on the product and leveraging the full expertise of IMG and the broader Endeavor network to create a high-quality entertainment offering for the fans."

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Salford Red Devils 👹
are delighted to announce Adam Sidlow has returned to the Club
from Leigh Centurions on a two-year deal!

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2023 Betfred Super League Magic Weekend 2023 ✨

We're back at St James' Park, Newcastle.....

Details 👉 bit.ly/MagicWeekend23

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Salford Red Devils will face Hull Kingston Rovers
in the 2023 Magic Weekend at St James' Park!

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2023 Magic Weekend Fixtures in full
(all live on Sky Sports):

Saturday, June 3 2023

Salford Red Devils v Hull KR (1:30pm)

Wigan Warriors v Catalans Dragons (3:45pm)

Leeds Rhinos v Castleford Tigers (6pm)


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Sunday 4 June 2023

Wakefield Trinity v Leigh Leopards (12:30pm)

St Helens v Huddersfield Giants (2:45pm)

Hull FC v Warrington Wolves (5pm)

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Salford Red Devils 👹
are delighted to announce Paul Rowley and Kurt Haggerty
have both signed a three-year contract with the Club.

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We’re delighted to announce that Salford Red Devils Women have been promoted to Super League Group 2 for the 2023 campaign.

After only losing two competitive fixtures – at a 91% win rate – last season, the girls’ outstanding performances have been recognised. They racked up a staggering 406 points difference on their way to a League Cup and League Leaders Shield double – before just falling short in the Grand Final against Oulton Raidettes.

Typically, the Grand Final winners are offered the chance of promotion, however, after careful consideration, Oulton have decided they could not commit to the specified criteria and our Women’s side have been offered the same opportunity.

Women’s Head Coach, Chris Bates said: “I’m absolutely delighted that the Salford Red Devils Women get to go up a league and test themselves in Super League Group 2 – promotion feels like a deserved reward for the team after a fantastic first season.

“It’s easy to forget that we played in every competitive game across a long cup run and a full Championship season, winning 19 out of a possible 21 games.

“It’s the ultimate reward for the hard work that the team put in last season, and we can’t wait to get back into pre-season and build towards this next challenge.”



Women’s Team Manager, Marcelle Lock added: “Being offered the opportunity of promotion into Super League 2 after just one competitive season as a team reflects the hard work and commitment every single person in this group has displayed over the last 12 months.

“They have continued to demonstrate both on and off the field their calibre and drive for success and I could not be prouder – they really are a special bunch.

“Super League was always the goal; the players and staff – who are all volunteers – have done phenomenally well in achieving this along with the support from the club and the foundation. I am really looking forward to seeing what 2023 will bring!”

There is still time to sign-up for Women’s team trials. Everyone who completes the below form will be contacted before the trial date to find out if they are successful, with a cut-off date of November 2nd after 1pm.

SIGN UP HERE: bit.ly/3SsWQ6a

Group Two: Barrow Raiders, Bradford Bulls, Castleford Tigers, Featherstone Rovers, Leigh Leopards, Salford Red Devils.

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