Prop Joe Marler has arranged a sit down with Rugby Players’ Association chairman Mark Lambert to discuss the controversial new season structure. RFU and Premiership Rugby bosses announced plans this week for an extended season with in-season breaks — despite strike threats from Billy Vunipola and other England stars. Ben Youngs (left) has moved into racehorses with Nemarket trainer Robert CowellDollar signs are in the eyes of Premiership chiefs who hope the new season structure helps secure a TV deal worth £160million. The current four-year TV deal, worth around £40m per year, runs until the end of the 2020/21 season. ‘We’ll be in the market in about a year’s time,’ said Premiership Rugby CEO Mark McCafferty.

Source: Daily Mail October 27, 2018 21:33 UTC