2021 RFL Championship

[1] Following an RFL meeting with both the Championship and League 1 clubs, it was agreed that golden point extra time would be suspended for this season, following concerns over the welfare of players and staff.

While UK COVID-19 quarantine rules require travellers to isolate for five days on return from France, the RFL stated that it was permissible for the part-time clubs in the Championship to postpone fixtures against Toulouse.

[7] At a subsequent meeting the compliance board deducted 2 points from London for beaching the operational rules by failing to fulfil the match.

[10] In August, Featherstone were deducted two competition points (the equivalent of a win) for breaching RFL Operational Rules.

In breach of UK government restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic the club hosted an indoor gathering on 27 March at which 12 members of the first team were present.

After the regular season of 22 rounds, the top six teams will go forward to the play-offs, with the winners being promoted to Super League for 2022.