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If the Cornish Pirates are ever going to play Premiership Rugby, they need to have a bigger stadium.

But you already know that - because it's a saga that has dominated the sporting landscape for more than a decade.

But could things be about to change?

New regulations mean clubs will have more time to make their stadiums bigger - and could potentially get promoted with a stadium of just 5,000 seats... providing they can get it bumped up to 10,000 within a year.

So does this give hope to the Penzance side?

Pirates chairman Paul Durkin has been speaking to 91热爆 Radio Cornwall's Jack Murley.

The Professional Game Board - which represents the Rugby Football Union, Premiership Rugby, the Rugby Players' Association and Championship clubs - says the minimum 10,001 capacity for top-flight clubs will not be reduced.

"It remains the view of the PGB that a minimum grounds capacity of 10,001 is important due of the rigour of the Local Authority issued safety certificate for stadia of this size in addition to its importance for fans, sponsors and broadcasters," said Professional Game Board chair Phil de Glanville.

"We recognise the challenges of achieving promotion and sustaining the club once in the Premiership and want to support Championship clubs with a transition season to allow Championship clubs more time to achieve the 10,001 capacity criteria once in the Premiership."

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