WCC Off : Tue Nov 19, 2024 11:54 pm  

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wi ... s-decision Does this not just perfectly illustrate the contempt & utter lack of respect the NRL has for anyone outside Australia.

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wi ... s-decision Does this not just perfectly illustrate the contempt & utter lack of respect the NRL has for anyone outside Australia.

Re: WCC Off : Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:51 am  

They made it clear early that they're just not interested. I find it amusing that the NRL is getting praise (self praise mainly as is usually the case with the Aussies) for the Pacific championships, as though it's being done to build the International game for the good of the sport. They've been bunged a load of money from the Government and the main benefit for them is that it allows them to keep control and keep International fixtures to a bare minimum, with most players not having to travel any further than New Zealand. I've no doubt the Ashes is only going to be played over here because the Aussies couldn't be bothered organising them Down Under.