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2017 Emergng Nations Cup is being planned

David Axisa, a leading official of the Malta Rugby League, has approached RLWC 2017 organisers about curtain-raisers involving teams who either missed qualification or are not yet allowed to compete in the World Cup.

Many countries do not yet meet the criteria for involvement in the qualifiers – like the minimum amount of domestic activity, full-time employees etc – but would like to show their wares on the big stage.

Organisers have requested a thoroughly drafted business plan so they can consider.

It is necessary for the lower tiered nations to engage a consultancy firm and formulate a feasibility study to present to the International Federation for these games to take place at World Cup venues.

This campaign will ensure that funds are available to ensure the study is prepared by expert, masters qualified

www.generosity.com/sports-fundraising/emerging-nations-feasibility-assessment-report

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I agree that the principle is good.  But i wonder why we would call it 'emerging nations'.  Soccer insists on having one world level competition for all countries, the vast majority of whem never get to the finals (remind me, when did Luxembourg last make it) and other sports tend to follow suite.  I would prefer RL to go down the ice hockey route of a divisional world competition, based on teams' ability.  RL could probably start with just two divisions, and by all means have the matches as curtain-raisers to full world cup games.

 

You could (would?) of course have P + R between the divisions.  Now that will get somebody started on here.

 

Thanks for the thread, TLOTE.  it made me get all nostalgic and reach for my copy of the 1995 Cook islands -v- Ireland final programme from the RL shelf of my bookcase.  Happy memories of a very soggy night at Gigg Lane!

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I agree that the principle is good. But i wonder why we would call it 'emerging nations'. Soccer insists on having one world level competition for all countries, the vast majority of whem never get to the finals (remind me, when did Luxembourg last make it) and other sports tend to follow suite. I would prefer RL to go down the ice hockey route of a divisional world competition, based on teams' ability. RL could probably start with just two divisions, and by all means have the matches as curtain-raisers to full world cup games.

You could (would?) of course have P + R between the divisions. Now that will get somebody started on here.

Thanks for the thread, TLOTE. it made me get all nostalgic and reach for my copy of the 1995 Cook islands -v- Ireland final programme from the RL shelf of my bookcase. Happy memories of a very soggy night at Gigg Lane!

You should like this then.

Dave Hadfields report from 1995 of the final.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby-league-cooks-prove-best-of-the-rest-1579401.html

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Wonder who is going to pay for example Netherlands, Sweden, Czech Republic, Norway, Germany, West Indies etc to go to Australia? Malta will just use Aussies- much like Greece, Italy, etc. Idea is good in theory but realistically it will just be a Heritage Cup as the domestic players in Europe, Americas etc cant afford it. Would love it to happen, but sadly its a no go.

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You should like this then.

Dave Hadfields report from 1995 of the final.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby-league-cooks-prove-best-of-the-rest-1579401.html

 

Thanks...I did!

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To make this happen, you would need at least 800k for flights and hotels for say 12 'emerging' countries. Unless they could be self funded; which a few might be able to?

But if we could get a broadcast partner / sponsor onboard then a lot of costs could be dragged back.

I hope it happens

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It would have to be clearly labelled as a different event, otherwise you'd get the usual "look at all these made up countries full of Aussies pretending to be playing RL" BS from media and, unfortunately, some fans. That's my only real concern, aside from the finances obviously.

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It would have to be clearly labelled as a different event, otherwise you'd get the usual "look at all these made up countries full of Aussies pretending to be playing RL" BS from media and, unfortunately, some fans. That's my only real concern, aside from the finances obviously.

It would only get those comments of it was actually teams made up of Aussies pretending to be from somewhere else. If it was homegrown players then that would be easily avoided.

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I don't like the idea, but I do feel for the likes of Malta, who will probably never make a WC as they are such a tiny nation.

 

I agree with you, Langpark, that the likes of Malta will never make the RL World Cup.  That was my point about ice hockey.  In that sport, every nation can make the world championships, if they wish to (and can afford to) enter, but at the appropriate level.  I say with confidence that, in the foreseeable future, none of Turkey, South Africa, Luxembourg, Georgia, Bosnia-Herzogovina and Hong Kong will be world ice hockey champions, but that didn't stopped them competing to be division 3 world champions earlier this year.  We need to get away from a - possibly subconsciously - soccer-dominated view of these things. 

 

Hence my preference to have a division 2 world cup rather than 'emerging nations'.  Incidentally, if you stick with that latter term, over how many years could a team compete before it was concluded by the powers that be that they will never 'emerge'.

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It seems to be going ahead, this is a Facebook post from Scandinavian Rugby League XIII

 

Please read and share this article. help us on our journey to the ENWC

 
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Scandinavian Rugby League XIII

Emerging Nations World Cup ! 
We have expressed our interest to compete in the Emerging Nations World Cup in November 2017! There has only been 2 before hand (1995 + 2000), With the Cook Islands and the British Amateur Rugby League Association being winners.

With every great team, There is a great coach guiding them along the way. After a very short conversation, We a proud to announce that Craig Ingebrigtsen will be our mentor for the tournament.

Craig is of Norwegian Heritage, and the current Head Coach of the ISC team Sunshine Coast Falcons. 'Trigger' as he is known, has coached 100+ games and is one of only 11 coaches to have reached the milestone in the competition's history, with a success rate of more than 60%

Craig reached 2 Grand finals (2013 + 2014) with the Easts Tigers, Also being nominated for Coach of the Year in 2013 + 2014.
He has coached some of todays NRL's best players such as Jack Reed, Daley Cherry-Evans and Matt Gillett.

Along with being the Head Coach at Easts Craig is also the Director of Coaching across 5 levels of Rugby League. Craig has also spent the past 3 pre seasons in Melbourne learning from Craig Bellamy. Craig also has won 3 Junior Coach of the year awards.

We are still looking for sponsors for the "Scandinavian Movement", As well as other Volunteer staff!
Please get in contact for more details, also let any potential sponsors know about our vision and goals.
Please Share this, and do your little part in helping our movement, and Rugby League within Sweden Rugby LeagueDanmark Rugby League & Rugby League Norge

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A great initiative that may reap rewards for competing nations by way of increased media attention in their respective country for the game.

I have no issue with the title of Emerging Nations Cup because quite simply that is what they are.

However, I would insist that nations are limited to a maximum of 3 heritage players per team.

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There are minimum domestic requirements to play in the RLWC? How does Scotland get in then?

4 team domestic league. They have that

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