Super League has a bright and exciting future, says departing chief Robert Elstone
Robert Elstone leaves his position as Executive Chairman of Super League on Friday and says the competition has a bright and exciting future.
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Robert Elstone has achieved a lot for Super League, says Wigan owner
Super League is in a good place as it comes to terms with the sudden departure of executive chairman Robert Elstone, according to Wigan owner Ian Lenagan.
Top heavy rugby league needs to get real
Robert Elstone’s race as Super League’s Executive Chairman is run, and it remains to be seen who his successor will be, if there indeed is one at all.
Robert Elstone to leave role as Super League boss
Robert Elstone is to leave his role as executive chairman of Super League.
Super League’s 12th club can compete with £1m funding, says Robert Elstone
Super League supremo Robert Elstone claims £1million of central funding should be enough to enable the club that fills the vacant 12th place in 2021 to be competitive, especially with ...
Robert Elstone defends right of clubs to vote on future of Toronto Wolfpack
Super League executive chairman Robert Elstone has defended the right of clubs to decide the future of Toronto but admitted the league is undergoing a review of its governance.
Robert Elstone: Toronto decision difficult, but right one
Robert Elstone believes Super League made the right decision in turning down Toronto Wolfpack’s bid to be re-admitted into the competition.
Mailbox: What to spend Elstone’s wages on if Super League merges back with the RFL
In the latest mailbox, Stuart provides some ideas for how to spend the money that could be saved if Super League merges back with the RFL.
Paper Talk: Clubs who voted against Toronto, Ward’s career worry & Ellis fearful for RL future
Plenty on Toronto and the future of Super League and the sport in this morning’s papers.
Rugby League Today: York’s push for Super League boosted, more from Elstone & coach birthdays
It’s more than six months since the last Championship match, and who knows how long until the next one, and we miss it.
Initial Toronto bid “disappointing” says Elstone as Wolfpack given more time to convince Super League
Robert Elstone says Toronto’s initial submission for rejoining Super League in 2021 was “frankly disappointing”, and that the Wolfpack can only be pleased to be given the chance to put ...
Robert Elstone hints at Toronto sanctions, says withdrawal was a big surprise
Super League executive chairman Robert Elstone says the withdrawal of Toronto Wolfpack was a big surprise and that they could face sanction after they pulled out of the 2020 season.
Super League clubs unanimously vote to retain £2.1m salary cap
Super League clubs have voted unanimously to retain the salary cap at the existing level of £2.1million for 2021.
RFL chief Ralph Rimmer says Ashes talks continue but warns that series is under threat
RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer admits it will be tough for England’s Ashes series against Australia to go ahead.
Clubs prepare to extend Super League season which would see crowds return
Super League chief executive Robert Elstone says clubs are doing everything they can to play games in front of fans as part of an extended season.
Robert Elstone sheds some light on distribution of government loan
Super League chief executive Robert Elstone says the government’s emergency loan is to compensate clubs on games they will have to play behind closed doors.
Super League hoping for July restart, says Robert Elstone
Super League chief executive Robert Elstone is hoping to get the competition back up and running in July.
Why Robert Elstone isn’t keen on the idea of a 13-team Super League
Super League chief executive Robert Elstone has admitted that he would like to scrap promotion and relegation in 2020 given the circumstances regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
Robert Elstone hints there will be no relegation from Super League in 2020
Super League chief executive Robert Elstone has given his biggest hint yet that there will be no relegation from Super League this season.
Robert Elstone acknowledges RFL’s “tireless work” of securing government loan
Super League chief executive Robert Elstone has praised the “tireless work” the RFL has put in to secure a £16million loan from the government.
Super League chief Robert Elstone takes pay cut
Super League chief executive Robert Elstone will take a 40% pay cut due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Super League preparing to scrap Magic Weekend
The Magic Weekend is looking increasingly likely to be scrapped as Super League chiefs try to plan how the resumed season might pan out.
Toronto will not be exempt from relegation, says Robert Elstone
Super League chief executive Robert Elstone has confirmed that Toronto will not be exempt from relegation should they fail to avoid the drop this season.
Super League chief wants NRL buy in to World Club Challenge
Super League chief executive Robert Elstone wants to persuade NRL counterpart Todd Greenberg to demonstrate a greater commitment to the World Club Challenge.
Super League angered by Catalans signing Israel Folau
Super League chief executive Robert Elstone is frustrated with Catalans signing controversial character Israel Folau.
Sonny Bill Williams is the biggest signing in Super League history – reaction
Super League chief executive has led the superlatives thrown at Sonny Bill Williams following the announcement of his record-breaking move to Toronto Wolfpack.
Robert Elstone welcomes Toronto Wolfpack to Super League
Super League chief executive Robert Elstone “thoroughly recommends” the Toronto Wolfpack experience to all fans of the game.
Magic Weekend set to remain at Anfield
Super League chief executive Robert Elstone says his preference is for Magic Weekend to remain at Anfield for 2020, despite interest from elsewhere.
Podcast: The Final Hooter 2019 #25 – featuring Robert Elstone
The Final Hooter podcast has caught up with Super League chief executive Robert Elstone this week.
Toronto will not take central distribution if they gain promotion to Super League
Super League chief executive Robert Elstone says Toronto would not take any central funding if they gain promotion to the top-flight.