Rovers are the latest club to face financial issues.
Featherstone Rovers have issued a major update on their future.
Featherstone Rovers have confirmed that they have applied to go into administration ahead of a HMRC hearing in the High Court tomorrow. The Championship club, which has been vocal about its recent struggles, have released a statement outlining their plan for tomorrow and beyond.
Rovers have been in financial turmoil for a number of months, with players and staff being vocal about money they are owed by the club. They have an unpaid tax bill in excess of £100,000 which has contributed to their decision to apply for administration which, if granted, will allow administrators to restructure the club for the future.
In a statement, the club said: “Rovers can confirm, ahead of the HMRC hearing in the High Court tomorrow, that following professional advice, the company has had no choice but to apply to go into administration, as it will be unable to trade its way out of the present situation, due to the level of debt it currently has.
“The club has therefore, through its legal advisors, today made an application to court, for a hearing at which we hope to be granted an Administration Order and we are now awaiting a date for that hearing.
“This will enable the Winding Up Petition to be adjourned tomorrow and will allow our professional representatives to take the necessary steps to properly deal with the affairs of the company moving forward.
“It is a regrettable course of action for all concerned, but ultimately, the only course of action available.
“We continue to be in dialogue with the RFL regarding a new club participating in the league and cup structure for 2026 and will keep fans updated on all of these matters as things progress.”
