Ealing Trailfinders withdraw promotion appeal

Ealing Trailfinders has withdrawn its appeal of the decision of the RFU Board that following an independent audit, the club’s facilities do not currently meet the Professional Game Board Minimum Standards Criteria required for promotion to the Premiership. 

@ealingtfrugby Club Statement on the Minimum Standard Criteria Appeal pic.twitter.com/NRHt9y8Gte

— Ealing Trailfinders (@ealingtfrugby) April 22, 2022

The RFU has reiterated it will continue to collaborate with Championship clubs on the development of a sustainable Championship as well as a commitment of the Professional Game Board to review standards relating to minimum capacity ahead of the audit process next season.