THE RFL have paid tribute to Warrington Wolves' 'excellent' Halliwell Jones Stadium after confirming their place in Super League for the next three years.

With promotion and relegation now banished, the current 12 Super League clubs will be joined by Salford City Reds and Welsh side Celtic Crusaders until 2011.

That means Wolves' rivals Widnes will remain in the National League.

Explaining the expected decision to hand Wolves a licence, the RFL said: "The club plays in a quality new stadium, which in all but one or two aspects is excellent.

"Further ground improvements are planned and although financial projections are challenging, the club has a good record in this area.

"The club has strong sponsorship packages and a good commercial plan.

"The club has performed reasonably well in Super League and has invested well in its playing infrastructure and now needs to start contesting major finals and semi finals.

"At this stage it is not yet developing club trained internationals."