Catalans Dragons' Challenge Cup defence in doubt
Holders Catalans Dragons may not feature in this year's Challenge Cup in a row over a £500,000 deposit to enter the competition.
The French club made history last August by becoming the first overseas team to win the trophy, but their 20-14 victory over Warrington Wolves at Wembley was witnessed by a crowd of just 50,672, the lowest since the Second World War.
That had a significant impact on the finances of the Rugby Football League [RFL], whose projected income from the event was down by around £800,000.
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