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Perhaps now that there's a serious coach on board, international rugby league can become much more serious. If the NRL is going to pay…
If the Four Nations has taught us anything, it's that there is a real market for international rugby league. After a successful 2013 World…
Referees. Every round there will come a time when coaches demand their demotions and fans demand their blood. They will never receive sympathy from…
Optimism in the NRL is at an all-time high. The announcement of a 2013 $50 million profit and the successful introduction of the Auckland…
The Australian domestic code war is an issue constantly thrown around by the Australian sports media. With each new club the AFL opens in…
Hey Mike. I don’t know what you’ve commented on but it seems like you must have stopped reading the articles you click. You’re more than welcome to write your own rugby union article. Copy and past must get boring for you.
I mentioned that the World Cup had a world record attendance and that it was a successful event. There were blowouts and low crowds and that will be the case for many years to come and probably the rest of our lifetimes.
I never said that rugby league can expect some type of explosive growth.
What I did write about was the fact that these small tournaments – the Four Nations – can provide rugby league with the perfect showcase for international rugby league and that if administrators can find a way to capitalize on the competitiveness of this tournament, then good things will happen.
I said that the Pacific Island nations look to be the biggest beneficiaries of the World Cup and Four Nations. The facts, like I said, are that the islands are pushing close to 40% participation rates in the NRL – http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-13/nrl-plan-to-grow-in-the-pacific-region/5668876
I did not mention the USA anywhere as far as I’m aware. Say whatever you want about the USA team and the previous World Cup but the fact is that some sporting publications in the USA would have picked up that story, thus a few more Americans are made aware of rugby league and who knows what seed gets planted from there? Any publicity is good publicity.
My article is about the potential this tournament has to get fans interested in rugby league, and for countries like Samoa to become a powerhouse in the international game.
The facts aren’t explosive attendances or TV figures or that rugby union is under threat, it’s that we are witnessing some great rugby league.
International rugby league is far from dead
I think that New Zealand deserve to be favorites in the final.
International rugby league is far from dead
I agree. There is still something lacking in administration across Australian rugby league. Promotion and pricing have been constant problems. As for Channel 9. I checked my TV guide last night to check when the Australian v Samoa watch was on in Brisbane. It said it was showing live at 3pm. I tune it at 3 to find a kids movie is playing and that it’s actually being showed one hour delayed. This type of stuff just hurts the game.
International rugby league is far from dead
Oh is that what it is? Did they have anything to do with that NSW victory as well?
International rugby league is far from dead
Are you saying that you now have to live in a country to represent them in sporting team? I disagree. If I were living in Samoa and hearing about my international team, I would be more inclined to want to support them regardless of their residence but on the fact that they have chosen to represent your country.
International rugby league is far from dead
Hey Phill. I do agree with you on one point. Samoa has shown the most heart in this tournament. As far as what you’ve watched, I’m afraid that when you are looking at your phone for 90% of the game your opinion isn’t totally valid. I watch the occasional rugby match and can acknowledge a quality match in any sport when I’ve seen one. The first four Four Nations matches were quality rugby league and competitive and entertaining matches.
I also think Australian sports fans will always naturally and passionately side to one side of the rugby code and there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s just another reason to love the Australian sporting landscape.
International rugby league is far from dead
I completely agree. The RLIF now lists 41 teams with international teams and even though the vast majority of these would receive little funding, exposure, and are made up of amateur players, it can only grow from here.
International rugby league is far from dead
I don’t see why they can’t strengthen and coexist together Craig. The NRL has been pretty stagnant for the last ten years or so as far as attendances go, while the international game seems to be getting better – the last two World Cups and this Four Nations for example.
I think the biggest problems facing the NRL competition are the stadium and scheduling planning.
As long as the international game can stay competitive, I can see no problem from them both benefiting and striving.
International rugby league is far from dead
Well since the NRL changed the rules to make the on field refs make a decision, I actually doubt either of these tries would have been awarded under the current rules. I believe with the Inglis and Hodges tries, the on field ref would have ruled a no try to the video refs and would probably not be overturned. Just more inconsistency.
Three ways to fix NRL refereeing
I agree to a point. I know it gets old bagging refs but there are just some things that have started appearing in the game that could be easily fixed. I would prefer someone having the ability to immediately overturn decisions. There are still going to be mistakes but we can weed out some of them and at least make it a fairer game.
Three ways to fix NRL refereeing
I didn’t know this. Would love to see it trailed in the preseason next year, perhaps even in something like the 9’s.
Three ways to fix NRL refereeing
Channel 9 must have someone sitting up there better equipped with access to footage and replays and it’s wrong. The NRL should have ensured they have the main say and control in cameras and footage.
Three ways to fix NRL refereeing
Hey Mike. I don’t know what you’ve commented on but it seems like you must have stopped reading the articles you click. You’re more than welcome to write your own rugby union article. Copy and past must get boring for you.
I mentioned that the World Cup had a world record attendance and that it was a successful event. There were blowouts and low crowds and that will be the case for many years to come and probably the rest of our lifetimes.
I never said that rugby league can expect some type of explosive growth.
What I did write about was the fact that these small tournaments – the Four Nations – can provide rugby league with the perfect showcase for international rugby league and that if administrators can find a way to capitalize on the competitiveness of this tournament, then good things will happen.
I said that the Pacific Island nations look to be the biggest beneficiaries of the World Cup and Four Nations. The facts, like I said, are that the islands are pushing close to 40% participation rates in the NRL – http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-13/nrl-plan-to-grow-in-the-pacific-region/5668876
I did not mention the USA anywhere as far as I’m aware. Say whatever you want about the USA team and the previous World Cup but the fact is that some sporting publications in the USA would have picked up that story, thus a few more Americans are made aware of rugby league and who knows what seed gets planted from there? Any publicity is good publicity.
My article is about the potential this tournament has to get fans interested in rugby league, and for countries like Samoa to become a powerhouse in the international game.
The facts aren’t explosive attendances or TV figures or that rugby union is under threat, it’s that we are witnessing some great rugby league.
International rugby league is far from dead