RFL chair Simon Johnson has announced he will resign after the scheduled council meeting on Wednesday.
It has been reported by Love Rugby League many Super League clubs are demanding governance reform and Johnson met club officials on Monday before agreeing his departure. His decision to walk is now confirmed.
The report also suggests the clubs want former RFL CEO and current Bradford chairman Nigel Wood to replace 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 said.
“Now, to enable the sport to move forward constructively, I have decided to step down as Chair at close of business on Wednesday 12 March.
“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 process of securing a new chair will be decided “following a formal review.”
Sky Sports will again show every game of the Super League live this season – including two matches in each round exclusively live, with the remaining four matches each week shown on Sky Sports+
