CORNWALL RLFC have explained why they will take no part in the revamped AB Sundecks 1895 Cup competition next season.
It follows the announcement regarding the Betfred Championship and League One structure for 2024, and the confirmation of a game-wide structural review ahead of 2025.
During recent discussions among League One clubs about the proposed competition structure for 2024, Cornwall RLFC was asked by the collective if it would consider sitting out of the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup competition, for 2024 only, to ease the logistical burden for other League One clubs.
The club felt that this decision would allow for a swifter resolution to be reached for the 2024 season structure and, after careful and considered deliberation, Cornwall RLFC has graciously agreed to the collectives request to not participate in the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup in 2024.
Commenting on this decision, Cornwall RLFC’s chief executive officer Rob Butland, said: “Cornwall RLFC is a club which has the expansion and development of rugby league at its core, and whilst our preference would have been to take part in the 1895 Cup in 2024, after discussions with our fellow clubs it was ultimately decided that with the interest of the wider game at heart we would agree to the request.
“We look forward to seeing everyone on the pitch in both the Betfred Challenge Cup and Betfred League One season next year.”