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[John Drake]

STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF RUGBY LEAGUE IN THE UNITED STATES

"At a meeting held in Philadelphia on March 20^th 2011 between AMNRL President, David Niu and Peter Ilfield, Chairman of the USARL we resolved to start a process to find a way to ensure that Rugby League can develop successfully in the United States of America under our leadership. We are agreed that there are more things that unite than divide us, we are prepared to hold discussions in an open and honest fashion in order to find solutions to all the problems that we face. Whilst undergoing this process we are committed to ensuring that there are no interruptions to the domestic and international programmes in this country and that both programmes run successfully for the benefit of players, supporters, sponsors and other partners.

We have worked out a timetable for review and discussion which will be presented to the Rugby League International Federation for their approval and support and will aim to have a full resolution before the end of 2011. During the review we are all committed to supporting Rugby League without hindering any other activities. Our programmes will be open to all athletes, management and supporters who wish to join in.

Finally we both appeal to all members of the Rugby League community in the United States of America to deal with each other in a civil and respectful manner and to refrain from all inflammatory comment or action. We need to remember that Rugby League is our shared passion and that we should be able to respect the views and actions of others. This review will require patience, tolerance and understanding from everyone and we feel certain that our Rugby League Community can demonstrate these values which will greatly assist the smooth running of the process.”

[Northern Sol]

Common sense and rugby league. Always strange bedfellows.

[gingerjon]

STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF RUGBY LEAGUE IN THE UNITED STATES

"At a meeting held in Philadelphia on March 20^th 2011 between AMNRL President, David Niu and Peter Ilfield, Chairman of the USARL we resolved to start a process to find a way to ensure that Rugby League can develop successfully in the United States of America under our leadership. We are agreed that there are more things that unite than divide us, we are prepared to hold discussions in an open and honest fashion in order to find solutions to all the problems that we face. Whilst undergoing this process we are committed to ensuring that there are no interruptions to the domestic and international programmes in this country and that both programmes run successfully for the benefit of players, supporters, sponsors and other partners.

We have worked out a timetable for review and discussion which will be presented to the Rugby League International Federation for their approval and support and will aim to have a full resolution before the end of 2011. During the review we are all committed to supporting Rugby League without hindering any other activities. Our programmes will be open to all athletes, management and supporters who wish to join in.

Finally we both appeal to all members of the Rugby League community in the United States of America to deal with each other in a civil and respectful manner and to refrain from all inflammatory comment or action. We need to remember that Rugby League is our shared passion and that we should be able to respect the views and actions of others. This review will require patience, tolerance and understanding from everyone and we feel certain that our Rugby League Community can demonstrate these values which will greatly assist the smooth running of the process.”

Peace, harmony and coordinated thinking?

It'll never catch on.

[deluded pom?]

It'll have to gj.

[paley]

What have the IRLF said?

[Mortis]

An American RL "superbowl"?

[jannerboyuk]

I suspect someone has been kicked up the bum. Very good to read though.

[deluded pom?]

An American RL "superbowl"?

It's a possibility in the future. Even up the teams in each league and let the two winners (however that's achieved) playoff for the title of Champions of the USA. Maybe mix up the teams a little in the ensuing years.

[brooza]

It's a possibility in the future. Even up the teams in each league and let the two winners (however that's achieved) playoff for the title of Champions of the USA. Maybe mix up the teams a little in the ensuing years.

And the winner of that joining in the World Club Challenge tournament in Vegas!

[Mortis]

It's a possibility in the future. Even up the teams in each league and let the two winners (however that's achieved) playoff for the title of Champions of the USA. Maybe mix up the teams a little in the ensuing years.

If I were in control, I would have the leagues play off to decide their champion team and then have these play off for the "Supreme champions" title. Something like the Stanley cup might be appropriate

[Futtocks]

Something like the Stanley Gene cup might be appropriate