Wakefield Trinity Wildcats face funding shortfall

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats face a six-figure hole in their budget after their main sponsor Eric France went bust.

The scrap metal business ceased trading on Wednesday with debts of 拢22 million.

Wakefield, are confident such measures can be avoided this time round.

They said in a statement: "Whilst this is a hole to fill in the club's budget, the areas of sponsorship available are the most prestigious."

The company, who also have links to Championship side Dewsbury Rams, have entered a creditor's voluntary liquidation with the loss of 18 jobs.

Richard Agar's side have had a mixed start to the 2013 Super League season, with two wins and two defeats from their opening four matches.