In an interview with
Figaro
, the general manager of the National Rugby League (LNR), Emmanuel Eschalier, takes stock of the financial situation of professional clubs.
If the first state aid will finally be paid, French rugby is still “on the edge”.
According to him, the specter of bankruptcy for some clubs “is still present.
We are on a tightrope.
And, unfortunately, I fear that we will stay on this thread until the end of the season.
In spring, will the public be able to find their way back to the stadiums?
What will happen to the final stages?
The answers to these questions will have a major impact on clubs and on the League.
Concern remains very high on the sustainability of certain clubs at the end of the current season.
If the situation behind closed doors, or very strong restrictions on welcoming the public - and unfortunately, in a lucid way, we are preparing for it - we will absolutely need the public authorities to continue to support us ”.
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