The countdown begins

@franchiserugbyleague is committed to working in a spirit of openness/collaboration with Rugby Football League and all other relevant governing bodies as we try to grow rugby league across our expansion clubs. #growthegame

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Our very first @franchiserugbyleague licence has been granted to Valencia Huracanes who prior to COVID were in discussions with Rugby Football League to enter league 1. With the support of 🇪🇦 España Rugby League, Valencia will be trying to bring back great match days like the one against Featherstone Rovers in 2023!!

Presentamos a Tony Palacios nuevo GM de Valencia Huracanes para el 2023. Tony es actualmente Presidente de 🇪🇦 España Rugby League y árbitro internacional. Entusiasta y apasionado de este deporte. #amuntvalencia #growrugbyleague

Our second @franchiserugbyleague licence has been granted to Bath Gladiators Rugby League who have been competing at community level since their formation in 2017. bathgladiators.com/bath-gladiator…

With the first 2 teams having been confirmed Who do you think will come out on top in this fixture in September? Valencia Huracanes or Bath Gladiators Rugby League? #growrugbyleague #rugbyleague #expansion

It will be great to see Valencia buzzing about rugby league again!!!

Countdown is running.....not long to wait now guys!!! #rugbyleague #growrugbyleague

Want to know more about our plans then read rugbyleaguehub.com👩‍💼🎤📖 here rugbyleaguehub.com/pan-european-c… #growrugbyleague

We will be revealing the other 2 teams to take their place in @franchiserugbyleague for the 2023 season. Can you guess who will be joining Bath Gladiators Rugby League and Valencia Huracanes ? #rugbyleague #expansion #growthegame

The 3rd @franchiserugbyleague licence has been granted to Alicante Cruzados who will be flying the flag for Spain with close rivals Valencia Huracanes in 2023 #rugbyleague #growrugbyleague 🇪🇦 España Rugby League Bath Gladiators Rugby League

Our final @franchiserugbyleague licence has been granted to Bristol Sonics RLFC who will be joining neighbours and fierce rivals Bath Gladiators Rugby League in the league for 2023 as well as Valencia Huracanes and Alicante Cruzados #franchiserugbyleague #rugbyleagueexpansion #rugbyleague

So with the line up being completed yesterday with Alicante Cruzados and Bristol Sonics RLFC being confirmed we can now confirm the second fixture of @franchiserugbyleague #RugbyLeague #growthegame

Meet Phil Johnson, Head of Player Discipline for @franchiserugbyleague Phil is a former player for Wakefield District & Yorkshir The Director of Devon Sharks RLFC & founder of Exeter Ravens RL. Phil started reffing in 2016 & now part of Cornwall RL official team for League 1. #rugbyleague

Our site is now live. Check out franchiserugby.com to stay up to date with the latest news and information about the league & the teams. Bath Gladiators Rugby League Alicante Cruzados Valencia Huracanes Bristol Sonics RLFC #franchiserugbyleague #expansion #GrowTheGame

Some great things happening in 🇪🇦 España Rugby League