Club say decision will harm wellbeing of players and staffHull KR one of three sides not to receive license for 2022 to 2027Hull Kingston Rovers have launched legal proceedings against the Rugby
Football League over the governing body’s decision not to award the Super League club an elite academy licence, a decision they believe leaves hundreds of youngsters in the city facing an uncertain future in the sport.
The RFL revealed last week that only 10 clubs would be awarded licences to continue operating an academy from 2022 to 2027, with the Robins one of three no longer eligible for elite status alongside Castleford Tigers and Bradford Bulls.