Super League: Can Toulouse and York handle 'financial pain'?

Friday 17 October 2025 11:35, UK

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Brian Carney reflects on the news that Toulouse Olympique XIII and York RLFC have been chosen by an independent panel to complete an expanded 14-team Super League in 2026 but on half of the central distribution.

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