RFL chair Simon Johnson has introduced he’ll resign after the scheduled council assembly on Wednesday.
Johnson’s announcement seems to have pre-empted a movement attributable to be tabled at a Council assembly on Wednesday by two golf equipment, Leigh and Batley, calling for his departure.
It has been reported by Love Rugby League many Tremendous League golf equipment are demanding governance reform and Johnson met membership officers on Monday earlier than agreeing his departure. His determination to stroll is now confirmed.
The report additionally suggests the golf equipment need former RFL chief government and present Bradford chairman Nigel Wooden to switch Johnson.
Johnson has been chair of the RFL since 2019.
“It has always been my aim to lead an inclusive sport with integrity, honesty, authenticity and openness. My interest has always been to put rugby league first,” he mentioned.
“Now, to allow the game to maneuver ahead constructively, I’ve determined to step down as Chair at shut of enterprise on Wednesday March 12.
“There is a need to discuss how change can be made, without exposing the sport to undue risk, and I hope that by stepping down I can help those discussions to take place constructively.”
The RFL have confirmed the method of securing a brand new chair will probably be determined “following a formal review”.
Johnson’s transfer follows the RFL’s announcement earlier this week that director of operations Robert Hicks, who has been suspended since October pending an investigation, can even go away his function.
Johnson’s exit comes at a time of elevated restlessness amid Tremendous League boardrooms concerning the path during which the game is heading.
There was rising frustration over the RFL’s dealing with of Salford’s monetary disaster, particularly the imposition and re-imposition – with dispensation – of wage cap restrictions.
Sky Sports activities will once more present each recreation of the Tremendous League stay this season – together with two matches in every spherical completely stay, with the remaining 4 matches every week proven on Sky Sports activities+
