After extensive consultation, Sydney Rugby Union (SRU) has today notified the Penrith Rugby Union Club that they are no longer eligible to compete in the Sydney Premiership competition, effective immediately. The decision to remove the Penrith Club was made by the SRU Board following the Club’s inability to meet the minimum standards required to compete at the Premiership level. SRU Chairman, David Begg, said the unfortunate decision to remove the Penrith Club from the competition was after exhaustive process over many months. “The Sydney Rugby Union Board has taken comprehensive steps to provide every available opportunity for Penrith Rugby Union Club to remain in the Sydney Premiership competition,” he said. “However, the Club’s inability to meet the standards set for all Clubs to compete at the Premiership level has resulted in them being withdrawn from the competition. “The long standing issues around governance, safety and wellbeing of players, financial