CHANGES are on their way for Warrington Wolves' young players in years to come.
To improve the development of quality players in rugby league, the RFL and clubs have agreed to a new player development pathway that will make clubs the focal point of developing new and improved talent.
The key changes to the system are:
* Talent Development Groups to replace scholarships at 12-15 years
* Scholarships to commence at 15 years not 13 years
* An enhanced focus upon player development at younger ages as research indicates too much competition results in a drop off in skills levels
* Players to sign professional one year later at under 17 in order to tie in with education
* Academy to focus on 17 to 20 years
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Warrington Wolves, fellow clubs and RFL agree to new player pathway
Warrington Wolves, fellow clubs and RFL agree to new player pathway
