JM2010

Lebanon should be included in an expanded European/NH tournament on a regular basis. If not then put them in the Pacific bowl. They should be playing regularly in an end of season tournament

Any updates on ticket sales?

I wonder how long it will be before the French National side has a sprinkling of NRL players from this venture

It’s February and the end of season international hasn’t even been confirmed yet. So much for making internationals a big event and selling tickets early. We all know what’s going to happen. Samoa series confirmed mid way through the season so all good sized venues are unavailable and a rush to sell tickets in Yorkshire and the NW

This 100%.

Just read the article. It’s in Toulouse. Won’t be any Toulouse players in the squad though as they are playing the day after

Where is it being played?

Hopefully it unearths some top level talent for France. England need a competitive nation in the NH

I thought it was being shown on BBC as well?

What’s the make up of the USARL now? How many separate conferences are there? Is there still USARL North and South in the East?

Why do some people have such a big issue with Leigh? They had a good season last year

Do you think they will all apply as separate entities or as a joint venture? Would if make sense for Elite to switch to summer and become a French conference alongside League 1?

I’d think that might be as a joint venture with Carcassonne rather than two separate teams. Maybe ran as an Aude team with Carcassonne and Limoux remaining in Elite, like Catalans do

Completely agree. I spent time playing in Carpentras around 20 years ago. They loved the game. Would aligning the season with England be beneficial? Could run some kind of joint play off with League 1, like the Treize Tournoi. Either as a standalone competition or for a place in the Championship. Would you prefer the French teams to stay in Elite and grow that competition? How would you like to see the game developed?

Following the Internationals that have been played recently plus the NRL and SL seasons this year who would make up a World 17? Would they all be NRL? How many nations would provide players?

Does this include North Wales too?

Not Avignon?

For me Wakefield, Bradford and Toulouse are the clubs with the most potential currently outside of SL to become one of the bigger SL sides.

I’ve always thought Wakefield have a lot of potential. Decent sized city, strong local amateur game, lots of interest in RL. Lack of money and facilities has what’s been holding them back. If they can get to A grade and get some success on the pitch and invest in junior pathways then they could be one of the bigger clubs

I played for Carpentras in Elite 1 just over 20 years ago. Lovely part of the world

What’s the potential tv audience for this game?

More RL in general. Lots of football fans like everywhere but they also have a passing interest in RL. The area also produces a lot of professional players, mainly through the Siddal club

I’m from Halifax and there is a lot of interest in RL. The Calderdale area is closer to 200 000 with plenty of interest in places like Elland

But they all ran out of money which is what was quoted

Bradford, Halifax, Oldham, Doncaster