Latest rugby league restructure up in the air as RFL deliver key update
Championship and League One clubs have demanded change to their competition structure - but the Rugby Football League will have the final say.
www.alloutrugbyleague.co.ukHere are the latest highlights on the RFL Championship I can share now.
- Wakefield Trinity won the 2024 Championship Grand Final, defeating Toulouse Olympique, and also claimed the league leaders’ shield that season. This established Wakefield as the champions for the 2024 campaign, with Max Jowitt setting a points record in the process.[1]
- The RFL board confirmed the 2024 season structure for the Championship (14-team format, top six into playoffs, Grand Final at the highest-placed regular-season team’s ground) as part of a broader plan for potential promotion/relegation discussions beyond 2024.[2]
- For ongoing 2026 coverage, the Championship continues to feature a playoff format to crown champions after the regular season, with the league leaders earning the Leaders’ Shield in most configurations. The current title holder context may vary by season, so for the 2026 campaign you may want to check the latest results as the season progresses.[4]
What you might want next
- If you’d like, I can pull the latest match results and standings for the 2026 season and summarize them (top teams, playoff picture, upcoming fixtures).
- I can also compile a brief timeline of recent structural changes or discussions within the RFL that could affect promotion/relegation beyond this season.
Note: The sources above reflect reported outcomes and structural notes from 2023–2024 and ongoing 2026 coverage. If you’d like, I can fetch and cite the most current updates from reliable rugby league outlets.