Cornwall RLFC to withdraw from the league with immediate effect: full statement

No further fixtures will be played by the club, which since its inception in November 2021 has played home matches at the Memorial Ground in Penryn. The club said that its current ownership group , which took control last November, had looked for potential investors overseas and that “significant progress” had been made. However, due to the “current uncertainties” in the USA, no new investment had been possible and with all opportunities now exhausted the club said it had no option other than to withdraw from the league immediately.

In a statement posted to its website today (Wednesday, April 2), the club said it wanted to place on record its thanks to the club’s players, coaching staff, officials, sponsors and fans for their “unwavering support” over the past four years. The full statement reads: “Cornwall RLFC can provide the following update to its stakeholders, supporters and the wider rugby league community regarding the club’s future. “Regrettably, the club will be withdrawing from Betfred League 1 with immediate effect, with the recent match against Whitehaven its last.



The scheduled fixture away to North Wales Crusaders on Sunday will not take place, nor will the club fulfil its remaining 2025 fixtures. “The club’s current ownership group, who gained control of Cornwall RLFC back in November, immediately sought further investment to try and stabilise the club and to grow the game of rugby league in the Duchy, through a professional club. “Significant progress was made with potential overseas investors to achieve this although sadly, due the current uncertainties in the United States of America, this has not been possible.

“The club have subsequently explored other avenues to secure required funding, but these have been extensively exhausted, leaving Cornwall RLFC with no option other than to withdraw immediately. “Cornwall RLFC would like to place on record its thanks to the club’s players, coaching staff, officials, sponsors and fans for their unwavering support over the past four years. “The club will be making no further comment on this matter.

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