The Daddy Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Great article in RL world about the US World Cup bid,it's nice to have an option of another G20 country in the mix to host. I'm still sceptical though and my main source of scepticism and a weak point in the bid and the proposed league is that they've made no effort to include the USARL. Without a wholistic approach that aims to bring RL to the states involving the governing body I really struggle to see how it can be taken seriously. Another alarm bell that started ringing was that the guy behind this is linked to the new Union Pro Rugby comp.....that's a game changer and could have significant ramifications down the track. This bid lacks the involvement of real RL people or at least the passion of an Eric Perez, I don't see that enthusiasm here it seems very clinical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 The USARL will be involved. Don't fret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReaper Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Another alarm bell that started ringing was that the guy behind this is linked to the new Union Pro Rugby comp.....that's a game changer and could have significant ramifications down the track. The guy in question, Jason Moore, isn't involved in Pro Rugby but was part of a different group that was aiming to start a US competition (APRC American Professional Rugby Competition) that never went anywhere. But I'd still agree that he perhaps seems to be interested in what will make money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 For me, it is still a fanciful suggestion that USA can host the WC. Fortunately there is time (albeit very little in the grand scheme of things) to address the number one concern for the governing body... What should be the RLIF's number one priority in running a WC? Making a profit. Get that secured and then there is hope that the WC can be hosted there to help achieve all the secondary goals such as exposure and development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my missus Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 steer clear he will make rl a laughing stock. Through the fish-eyed lens of tear stained eyes I can barely define the shape of this moment in time(roger waters) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEXICO WILL PAY Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 The WC's hosts should alternate between one that's guaranteed to bring in the money and one that's supposed to expand the sport's foothold. Short term pain for long term gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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