Andy Robinson praise for cross-league rivalry

By Jon Newcombe

Andy Robinson has spoken about the positive experience of playing Championship clubs in what looks set to be the final season of cross-league rivalry.
Next season’s Premiership Rugby Cup will reportedly feature two five-team groups, guaranteeing four home fixtures, but supporters could be left cold by the prospect of so many repeat fixtures.
Having Championship teams compete against top flight teams for the last two seasons has given the development competition another narrative and former England player and coach Robinson believes it has also been beneficial to the young pl...

Continue reading...

Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day!

Already a subscriber to our website? Login