RFL under scrutiny after controversial appointment
Funding is critical to ongoing existence of sport
Sport England will meet the Rugby Football League in the coming weeks to air their concerns over developments at the governing body in a move which could have an impact on the sport's financial outlook.
Rugby league is one of several sports in receipt of millions of pounds worth of funding from Sport England every year. That funding is critical to the ongoing existence of the sport, and is particularly important for the RFL, with continued adherence to the code for sports governance essential to maintain it.
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