Adam Hathaway
RPA chief executive Christian Day says collapsed clubs must repay their players before they can return to the top flight.
Wasps, Worcester and London Eye were among the Premiership teams that went bust, leaving a trail of debt behind them. Second-tier Jersey Reds also hit the wall.
Players suffered losses and had to find other jobs.
Now the RFU wants clubs to get back involved – provided it is financially viable, of course.
Unpaid balance
Players’ union general secretary Day said clubs must pay members before renewing contracts.
