The RFL can confirm that Widnes Vikings and Castleford Tigers will be eligible for promotion to engage Super League should either of them win the 2007 Co-operative National League Grand Final.
The Whitehaven club would not be eligible for promotion due to their stadium being below the minimum ground standards for engage Super League.
The above follows an extensive process involving all clubs and the RFL. During this, clubs have been asked to submit an application for promotion which includes a business plan (including details of finances) and outlines their minimum ground standards.
The Halifax and Sheffield Eagles clubs have informed the RFL that they do not wish to be considered for promotion this season.
The Co-operative National League One Grand Final takes place at Headingley Carnegie Stadium on Sunday 7th October 2007.
In the event that the winning club is ineligible for promotion or does not wish to be considered for promotion, they will receive ?100,000 prize money.
This sum will not be awarded if the winning club is promoted
