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Will the Eagles play in the Challenge Cup in 2027?

Brilliant! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DrVmFv2Hm/

BBC have gone with a very different headline: Rugby club owners quit over homophobic abuse https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78ymz3389yo

Three new vacancies at the IRL. Two paid, one unpaid. https://www.internationalrugbyleague.com/article/746/irl-classification-recruitment-opportuntities?fbclid=IwY2xjawSnfiRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaZFY1RWRnU21WWTR3SDVPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtzR6bwMbbhBpj8T6tG6rdB5YwSz-l2jbR9K1CeNFkw5Gg2XY_H1f2PVQVmE_aem_F3PN0pPKuuB727UB7KIigw

Portugal! Very happy with that!

Adding to DBs stellar record of debacles: Czechia vs Spain, scheduled for tomorrow, has been cancelled. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1518475009552427&set=pb.100041698285237.-2207520000&type=3 Germany vs Spain, schedule 20th of June, next weekend, also cancelled. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=999642009430337&set=a.175735901820956 Here is the rough translation of the announcement by German RL, and the closest we will get to an 'explanation'. Update on the Germany vs. Spain International Match Unfortunately, the planned Rugby League international match scheduled for June 20, 2026, in Hennigsdorf has been canceled by Spain and therefore cannot take place. We are incredibly sorry – especially for all the fans, supporters, and spectators who were looking forward to the event. But: The Rugby League season has only just begun! Be sure to check out our calendar, as many more highlights, exciting matches, and events await you in the coming weeks. It's worth coming along and becoming part of the community! Information on ticket refunds can be found directly on Eventbrite. Further information from us will follow shortly. Thank you for your support and understanding -------------- What a shame, it seems they genuinely had no idea about his track record, in fact they'd already sold some tickets for the match! The only thing I take comfort in, is the fact Spain were the away team in both matches, so the others didn't get burnt with the expense of travelling to Spain, unlike a host of English teams and fans.

He is of Fijian descent. The most difficult part for him, no doubt, would have been the fear over how his family would react.

I will play! Knowing my luck I will get one of the heavyweights like Curacao!

Using rankings to determine World Cup spots is the most boring and almost anti-sporting way to decide WC spots. Also, playing in a WC is so heavily weighted compared to other regular fixture, that those top 8 will only deeper entrench themselves in the top 8 time and time again, making it increasingly difficult for any of the others to ever break into the top 8. I also look forward to the top shelf gymnastics and maneuvering they will perform in order to accommodate Lebanon - yet again. Time after time they break their own rules in order to include them.

Here's a part I find "interesting"... Other decisions around the commercial calendar taken in 2023 included: Greater focus on World Cup qualification and the creation of the IRL Rugby League World Series I remember this in 2023. Their definition of "greater focus on qualifiers" was to drastically slash them to just two available spots. 8 teams had pre-qualified based on their form from four years ago, leaving only two available spots for the rest. So 80% of WC spots are pre-allocated four years in advance. Some "greater focus" that is!

Amazing! They won the Grand Final in their inaugural season! Defeating Toulouse Jules-Julien 30-16 https://www.ffr13.fr/finale-de-championnat-de-france-division-nationale-3-basque-xiii-vs-us-toulouse-jules-julien-xiii/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSAMntleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeWw1oCKgHZUKKSMYEw0LhYlZ1_Jb7IOJmH8F3LsL8sXz3XHRhhX113Oadxlk_aem_37c85Shs_Q5RIXFOzYdVcA Does this mean they get promoted now?

Interesting. Where has this come from? Do you have a link?

Based on some videos and photos I saw, I estimate there were 4000 at Toulouse vs Warrington, but it looked really good on both sides, in the smaller stadium at Colomiers. I wonder if they might consider making it their permanent home.

Interesting, have just announced a match. Portugal vs French Police. I can only assume it will be mostly local Portugal RU players having a go. The biggest positive here though, is that the match is being played in Lisbon. Other than that, not many details. Hopefully more will come to light soon. Event page: https://fb.me/e/7FwganVlv