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[deluded pom?]

http://www.amnrl.com/news/aloha-tonga

[brooza]

The American National Rugby League and Tongan National Rugby League are excited to announce that the two nations will battle for the 'Ohana Cup' on May 12 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 'Ohana Cup' will be a trophy contested by the USA Tomahawks and pacific island nations. Ohana means family in Hawaiian and is a fitting name for contests in a region with a significant Polynesian heritage.

Details for the match will be announced shortly with the game expected to be played in an area of Oahu that has a large Tongan community. Similar to the Donnybrook Cup, the event schedule will feature both rugby union and rugby league matches throughout the day including youth, high school, men and women's games. A full day of entertainment is being developed that will include food, music and performances to celebrate the local community.

"This match and the tour by Tonga, will be another critical building block for the USA Tomahawks program as the coaching staff prepares the squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. We had a successful start to the year with a really positive mini camp and match against Ireland in the Donnybrook Cup led by Marcus Vassilakopoulos. This Tongan match and team assembly will now give Matty Elliot, Vassy, and Lee Addison a chance to address the next phase of their player and team preparation plan. Not only will it be a tough challenge for our players on the field, but it will also be another great opportunity to present the sport of rugby league at a high level in front of a large rugby community. We look forward to welcoming our friends from Tonga to enjoy the Aloha Spirit and a wonderful celebration of rugby in the Hawaiian community", said AMNRL President, David Niu.

It is expected that the Tongans will play a warm up match against an Hawaiian regional squad in the lead up to the test match with the USA Tomahawks on the Saturday evening of May 12.

This rugby league international will be a great platform for both nations to blood new talent in preparation for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup where Tonga is in Pool C and the USA in Pool D. Currently the Tongans are ranked 9th and the USA Tomahawks ranked 11 in the world standings.

Stay tuned for more news on the Ohana Cup to be announced soon

[deluded pom?]

I like to posts links rather than the whole article so that the developing nations get the hits on their 'site rather than on an RL forum 'site.

[gnidir]

Are the USA actually recognised by the rlif yet?

[deluded pom?]

Are the USA actually recognised by the rlif yet?

As far as I'm aware they are recognised but strangely they don't appear on the list of RLIF members. Whether that's more to do with the AMNRL's or the RLIF's ineptitude is anyone's guess.

[Methven Hornet]

Is rugby league played in Hawaii?

[Bob8]

Is rugby league played in Hawaii?

Possibly, but not to any great extent.

[gnidir]

Yeah I'm not sure either deluded, I remember reading a few years back that niu had refused to join properly because of the rules on eligibility for players. I'm not sure it's true, but if they aren't members, does that leave it open for someone else, like the amnrl to lodge an application as a governing body?

[deluded pom?]

Yeah I'm not sure either deluded, I remember reading a few years back that niu had refused to join properly because of the rules on eligibility for players. I'm not sure it's true, but if they aren't members, does that leave it open for someone else, like the amnrl to lodge an application as a governing body?

Niu IS the AMNRL. If they aren't actually official members then how can they compete in official RLIF/RLEF competitions?

[thirteenthman]

Niu IS the AMNRL. If they aren't actually official members then how can they compete in official RLIF/RLEF competitions?

The AMNRL is the officially recognised body for the US, and they would have to be a member of the RLIF as only member nations can take part in official competitions. There are affiliate nations as well, but that's at the very bottom of the pyramid. Only full memebers can play test matches.

Unrelated, but I seem to recall Russia were full members of the RLIF. Anyone know if that's still the case, as I'm wondering if that status can be taken away from a country (for what it's worth)?

[Futtocks]

I like to posts links rather than the whole article so that the developing nations get the hits on their 'site rather than on an RL forum 'site.

And there's a copyright issue, which gets Drakey off of 'On the Buses' a bit jittery.

[mick wilson]

Is rugby league played in Hawaii?

2012 AMNRL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Atlantic Conference Teams

Aston Bulls
Atlanta Legion
Bucks County Sharks
Connecticut Wildcats
Fairfield County Crocs
New York Knights
Northern Raiders
Northern Virginia Eagles


Pacific Conference Teams

Hawaii Islanders
Honolulu Titans
Kalihi Raiders
Marist Marauders
Maui Voyagers


Midwest AMNRL Teams

Chicago Stockyarders
Iowa City Crash
Western Stormers
Southwest AMNRL Teams
Colorado Blizzard
Las Vegas Warriors
Utah Avalanche


Southeast AMNRL Team
Southern Chiefs


5 Teams on the Island

Guess they struggled to raise sides though if you go by this

2011 Pacific Conference Standings
Pos Team P W T L F A Pts
1 Marist Marauders 4 3 0 1 84 54 15
2 Hawaii Islanders 5 2 1 2 132 138 13
3 Maui Voyagers 1 1 0 0 22 10 5
4 Honolulu Titans 2 0 1 1 74 78 5
5 Kalihi Raiders 2 0 0 2 0 22 0
6 Tama Sulu Le 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Edited by mick wilson, 07 April 2012 - 01:08 AM.

[HKR AWAY DAYS]

Bump. 2 days away!!

[deluded pom?]

http://www.amnrl.com/news/peters-debut

[Methven Hornet]

The AMNRL is the officially recognised body for the US, and they would have to be a member of the RLIF as only member nations can take part in official competitions. There are affiliate nations as well, but that's at the very bottom of the pyramid. Only full memebers can play test matches.

Unrelated, but I seem to recall Russia were full members of the RLIF. Anyone know if that's still the case, as I'm wondering if that status can be taken away from a country (for what it's worth)?

Russia were full members of RLIF but I'm not sure now. They were full members of RLEF at one time but downgraded to Affiliate Status after their decline.

[mick wilson]

Is there a live feed anywhere for this game tonight

[brooza]

Is there a live feed anywhere for this game tonight

Just checked, and no there isn't

[Johnoco]

So what happened? Good game good game?

[Johnoco]

Just seen the score. 28-20 to Tonga. seems like it was a decent game if the updates by our old friend druzik are anything to go by.

[VivaLasVegas]

http://www.amnrl.com/news/peters-debut

http://www.amnrl.com/news/peters-debut

He's making his rugby league debut in a international game. David Niu shouldn't be the ceo, manager and selector for AMNRL.