Florida anyone? : Sun Jan 22, 2017 10:07 pm  

Following on from Toronto entering Championship 1, it is said that plans are being drawn up for a Rugby League team to enter Championship 1 based in Florida. This will operate on similar lines Toronto.
As we have yet to see how the Toronto thing works, it is probably a bit too early to contemplate another North American team. Have to wait and see.

Re: Florida anyone? : Sun Jan 22, 2017 10:40 pm  

Think you are jumping ahead a bit mate.
If I read it right Montreal was mentioned then start looking south to Boston etc

Re: Florida anyone? : Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:51 am  

No No Micheal the big news yesterday was Florida in talks with RFL about a team in Jacksonville but not in the immediate future. It also mentioned that they are one of a few teams that have expressed an interest in joining championship 1

Re: Florida anyone? : Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:29 am  

The story is here... http://www.loverugbyleague.com/news_246 ... steps.html

The story is here... http://www.loverugbyleague.com/news_246 ... steps.html

Re: Florida anyone? : Mon Jan 23, 2017 9:46 am  

Packing my shorts

Re: Florida anyone? : Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:26 am  

I am sure the players will love playing in Florida with tempretures in the 90's, 95 percent humidity and a nice dose of jetlag.
It amaises me that you have clubs like Bradford going into liquidation who can not fund themselves playing games in the UK and the RFL are looking to expand the game in Noth America.

Re: Florida anyone? : Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:17 am  

I can see a club, like Hemel Stags. Who do have a few issues, being swept aside to make room for this expansion.

Re: Florida anyone? : Mon Jan 23, 2017 3:02 pm  

Thing is if that's where the owners can afford and are willing to spend the money then why not?
Bradford were the masters of there own destiny. The fans a bit like us deserted them when they were not performing as well as previous. The fact Toronto put claim to having 3000 plus members/season ticket holders without having played a game says a hell of a lot.
As for Hemel getting swept aside, don't you mean dewsbury reserves?

Re: Florida anyone? : Mon Jan 23, 2017 3:05 pm  

If it sees the expansion of the game in the northern hemisphere then I am all for it, maybe it will force some of the established heartland clubs into bucking there ideas up

Re: Florida anyone? : Mon Jan 23, 2017 3:25 pm  

As someone who has a season ticket at C1 club as well as Broncos, sadly I think three or four current C1 teams could fail in the not too distant future.

I don't think for a second all will but sadly one or two failures seems very possible. I doubt anyone will be cast aside against their wishes, that won't be necessary.