Newcastle's rugby union team has received significant investment from Red Bull and is no longer subject to relegation, providing breathing space for the northern English club to develop a playing style that 'doesn't send people to sleep.' This development is part of a broader trend in English rugby to separate the professional game from amateur levels, following similar structures in most sports except football. saltysenoritaaz.com
England's rugby union has recently closed its top tier, meaning teams cannot be relegated from it. This leaves France as the only major rugby nation still maintaining a relegation system similar to football's structure.
