How the other nations fare
08 October 2016 - 02:00
In England clubs are privately owned but stringent guidelines safeguard the national team. Clubs wishing to play in the Premiership must fulfil a list of criteria. This covers areas such as stadia, club administration, community development programmes, ground tenure, facilities, medical and safety, marketing, increasing capacity, adherence to the squad cap as well as playing and contractual commitments.
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