CATALANS DRAGONS have been compelled to shell out nearly £36,000 to cover the cost of a private plane for their upcoming away match against Halifax Panthers this Sunday.
This game, scheduled for a 3 pm kickoff on Sunday, marks the French team’s inaugural visit to The Shay.
However, the substantial expense of chartering a private plane from Perpignan Airport to Leeds-Bradford Airport on Sunday morning is staggering, as reported by French publication L’Independant.Los Angeles Dodgers Triumph in Shohei Ohtani’s Debut: A Night of Firsts
On top of this, Catalans Dragons are already burdened with a €500,000 bond (equivalent to over £428,000) to participate in the Challenge Cup, putting them under significant financial strain.
This situation arises amidst revelations from RL Commercial’s Managing Director, Rhodri Jones, who disclosed that Catalans Dragons will now bear the costs of travel for all visiting clubs to the Stade Gilbert Brutus starting from 2025.Inside Tiger Woods’ Key Role: Driving Talks on PGA Tour Investments
Jones stated on the League Express podcast last month, “The travel arrangements for visiting Catalans will change from 2025, with the Dragons now covering those expenses. Although the specifics are still being discussed, we aim to clarify the situation promptly for all parties involved.”Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Debut: A Rough Start in the Seoul Series
