Monday 12 September 2022

UK League 1 Table : 2022

Cornwall v Midlands. Pic: Cornwall RLFC.

I wonder if this division has a future in its present structure? The sport may feel the expense of running it is not worth it. We will have to wait and see. For now, I'll make my assessment on the assumption the retention of the status quo is the outcome of any deliberations regarding the future setup. 

The gap between the top sides and the bottom ones is huge. Keighley was head and shoulders above the rest with Swinton also looking strong. North Wales had a good season but its end of season form wasn't great. Losing access to its home ground late on and the head coach announcing he was leaving may have affected the team's performance.

Swinton and Oldham came down from the Championship and Swinton looks likely to be going straight back up along with Keighley. No relegation takes place from this division although a club can leave or a new one can seek admittance. Cornwall joined the competition in 2022 and has had excellent support from the area. The way it is run is to be commended.

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