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[Jim from Oz]

So, does this mean the two Italian RL factions will unite any time soon ????


Italian RL begins new era
MONDAY, 23 JANUARY 2012 05:09
The ‘Federazione Italiana Rugby League' has declared that the start of 2012 will herald a positive era for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup qualified nation. At its recent AGM, a newly appointed Constituent Committee has pledged to capitalise on the increased profile and visibility for the sport in Italy , gained by reaching the Finals for the first time, and that their domestic programme needs to grow accordingly.
The Committee has begun the process of redrafting the governing body's statutes so that the new constitution will adhere to the criteria of CONI, the Italian Olympic Committee.
A thorough consultation process will ensure that all of Italian rugby league's stakeholders are involved in the process which will ultimately see a new Board of Directors elected.
Until then, an interim Board led by a new interim president, Daniele Veronese, will direct FIRL. He commented, "I am grateful to all members of FIRL for the confidence and esteem they have shown towards me. My intention is to develop rugby league in Italy in the best possible way and to improve internal and external communication by the Federation."
On the field, plans for the year include an eight-club championship - an increase of two sides - with applications currently being considered from development teams in Brescia, Genova, Alessandria and Torino, in the north west region and Este, Rovigo and a second Padova team, in the north east.
FIRL will also look to complete the second part of the RLEF's Technical Strategy, which will result in the appointment of five coach and match officials tutors.
The technical staff will continue their work with Wakefield Trinity Wildcats assistant coach Paul Broadbent, who has been formally thanked by the Committee for his positive and professional work undertaken last year.
LAST UPDATED ON MONDAY, 23 JANUARY 2012 10:48

[Italia RFL]

"Following the Coni rules do not mean being part of it or being recognized.

The CONI recognition works just like the RLEF one: there's just One federation recognized. In this moment it is Italia RFL - IRFL.
Following the Coni rules is just like following the RLIF rules of the game - as Italia RFL but it isn't recognized.

Unfortunately till now no step forward a re-union sorry guys"

Message from on our our members. Cheers Joel

[Jim from Oz]

er, I'm totally confused: who is recognised by the RLEF ???

[Italia RFL]

er, I'm totally confused: who is recognised by the RLEF ???

FIRL (article posted) is recognised by the RLEF.

IRFL is being recognised by CONI already (Italian National Olympic Committee).

[Jim from Oz]

right, so when are FIRL and IRFL going to unite?

[paley]

FIRL (article posted) is recognised by the RLEF.

IRFL is being recognised by CONI already (Italian National Olympic Committee).

There's nowt simple is there?

[Bob8]

right, so when are FIRL and IRFL going to unite?

In these cases, uniting takes both to want what is best for the sport and for there to be reasonable trust in both parties. Generally, neither will be the case if there has been a split.

However, I know nothing of the situation in Italy.

[Northern Sol]

FIRL (article posted) is recognised by the RLEF.

IRFL is being recognised by CONI already (Italian National Olympic Committee).

RL isn't an olympic sport, I can only presume that this means that Italian RL players are eligible for sevens.

[brooza]

IRFL have posted the following on Twitter:

RT for Democracy. IRFL had Int TV Cov, 13 teams, Recognition by Italian Gov but one of 2 unrecognised RL feds in the world

https://twitter.com/#!/ItaliaRL/status/165002881198592001

[nadera78]

IRFL have posted the following on Twitter:


https://twitter.com/#!/ItaliaRL/status/165002881198592001

That sort of approach is really going to help the situation.

[Jeffles]

Both sides clearly have something to offer the other. So frustrating this stance continues.

What's also frustrating is the continued use of English in that twitter feed. last I checked, it wasn't the official language of Italy.

[yanto]

RL isn't an olympic sport, I can only presume that this means that Italian RL players are eligible for sevens.

Italy may be similar to the Netherlands where the Olympic committee (NOC*NSF in the Dutch case) oversee all sport funding and recognition regardless if its an olympic sport or not.