Rotherham promoted after club grounds fears allayed

ENGLISH First Division rugby union champions Rotherham have had their promotion to the Premiership confirmed, after an anxious wait for the Yorkshire club.

In a statement, England Rugby Limited (ERL), the joint Rugby Football Union and Premiership clubs body which runs the league, said: "The board of England Rugby Ltd has confirmed today that it has unanimously agreed that Rotherham rugby club has fully met the entry criteria and is therefore promoted to the Zurich Premiership for season 2003/04.

"The ERL board wishes to congratulate Rotherham, and wishes the club a successful campaign next season."