Receiving various criticism and scrutiny, the Rugby League World Cup captures the attention of viewers around the world, whether that be in a positive or negative way.
If your like me, every time you heard someone complain about the World Cup, part of your blood boiled inside as you gritted your teeth.
I for one, loved watching the successful World Cup, and not just because of the win for Australia but also due to the fact that it was just amazing to see so many countries playing the greatest game of all.
With many describing the World Cup as ‘a waste of time’ due to the results dished out by an excellent Australian side, there may be a glimmer of hope just around the corner for rugby league fans.
That is the 2014 Four Nations tournament.
With RLIF Chairman, Scott Carter, already confirming prior to the World Cup that the highest finished Pacific Island nation would compete as the fourth nation of the competition, the Four Nations tournament is looking to be one of the closest and most exciting in its history.
Although you may argue that Fiji were one of the many teams to be dominated by Australia, there is no denying that the sport is catching fire over there and it showed as they finished in the top four in the World Cup for the second straight time.
As a fan of all types of rugby league, whether it be club, state or international, the new addition of Fiji to the Four Nations makes me extremely excited and hopeful for the coming future of international rugby league.
And maybe, just maybe, the negative lights critics’ shine over international rugby league, will be put out – or at least dimmed.
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