1:58 Castleford director of rugby Jon Wells says rugby league has been handed a 'lifeline' Castleford director of rugby Jon Wells says rugby league has been handed a 'lifeline'The Rugby Football League will receive a £16m cash boost from the Government to safeguard the immediate future of the sport. Oliver Dowden, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, said: "This is a massive shot in the arm to secure the survival of rugby league. Oliver Dowden says rugby league clubs are the beating heart of their communities"We recognise that many RFL clubs operate on very tight financial margins. All RFL Super League, Championship and League 1 clubs based in England are eligible to apply. Castleford Tigers director of rugby Jon Wells believes the funding will pave the way to Super League matches being played behind closed doors.

Source: Sky sports April 30, 2020 23:02 UTC