EFDR extend deadline in RFU dispute
October 16, 2000

England's Premiership clubs have extended the deadline they set the Rugby Football Union over the implementation of Rob Andrew's blueprint for elite rugby in England.

Last Friday English First Division Rugby (EFDR) demanded the blueprint, that was ratified as long ago as April, be implemented without delay and the on-going dispute over promotion to the Premiership be resolved.

However, they have issued a statement revealing they have extended the deadline until Wednesday to include an RFU management meeting scheduled for Twickenham that afternoon.

Their statement read; "EFDR can confirm they are currently engaged in intense, sensitive negotiations with the RFU.

"EFDR have agreed to extend today's noon deadline pending the RFU's management board meeting on Wednesday, where EFDR has been informed the negotiation agreement will be tabled."

The Andrew plan principles include creating a new Premier League, independent from existing leagues, a relegation/promotion play-off each season and a guaranteed £1.8million per club.

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