The demise during the playing season of two Premiership clubs is a stain on the reputation of the RFU and PRL. It is not indicative of a healthy professional setup. We welcome the planned reforms to prevent similar occurrences in the future, but such alarming circumstances should not have been required in order for the RFU and PRL to realise the necessity of these reforms. (Paragraph 8) Player welfare

The demise during the playing season of two Premiership clubs is a stain on the reputation of the RFU and PRL. It is not indicative of a healthy professional setup. We welcome the planned reforms to prevent similar occurrences in the future, but such alarming circumstances should not have been required in order for the RFU and PRL to realise the necessity of these reforms. (Paragraph 8) Player welfare Type: conclusion | Number: 2 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: With regards to the report’s recommendation, I look forward to hearing more from the RFU and PRL on the planned reforms to mitigate against similar situations in the future. My officials have been closely liaising with both the RFU and PRL to understand their proposed approach and to share best prac