Championship funding cut is 'an awful thing and a sad day for rugby'

Ealing Trailfinders reflect the sense of outrage among teams following the Rugby Football Union’s controversial decision As Storm Dennis caused chaos throughout the UK on Saturday, there was another tempest brewing in Ealing.The Rugby Football Union’s decision to cut its funding to Championship teams by 50% has caused widespread rage throughout the second tier and beyond. Related: Furious Championship rugby clubs considering breakaway league Related: RFU’s crass move a kick in the teeth for those outside rugby’s elite | Robert Kitson Continue reading...