Doncaster RLFC set to discover promotion fate

Barrow Raiders and Newcastle Thunder are the favourites for the vacancy – created as a result of Toronto Wolfpack’s expulsion from the Super League and the subsequent elevation of a Championship club to the top tier.

Doncaster, Rochdale and Workington have also submitted applications.

The decision will be made by a panel appointed by the RFL based on criteria such as commercial value, sustainability and competitiveness on the field of play.

After submitting the club’s bid, Dons chief executive Carl Hall said: “We have done everything we can to give ourselves the best chance of being the club selected to take the vacant spot in the Championship next season.

“I’d like to thank everyone involved in putting our application forward, we have all worked incredibly hard and left no stone unturned since the process started.

"Looking over the document has really shown me how far the club has come. It has already proven to be a worthwhile exercise and I am proud of everyone at the club."