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What was the previous relegation method used in Premiership Rugby?

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Answer

Last Place Relegated was the previous relegation rule in Premiership Rugby. Under this rule, the last-placed team in the league at the end of the regular season was automatically relegated to the RFU Championship, while the second-to-last-placed club engaged in a playoff with the winner of the Championship final for a spot in the following Premiership Rugby season.
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