corkonian77

Won't have much impact In either Ireland or Wales.

Are Ireland going to have Senior International games. Or is whole of Rugby League Ireland going to Australia?

Outside of the heartlands I have little hope. In Ireland we are virtually in the same situation we were 25 years ago. My point is thar is very hard to get funding from EU government bodies that know little of the sport and will result in little Politicial benefit. If their was votes in funding synchronised swimming they would fund.

Rugby League has few connections in European Union. With Britain leaving EU the sports influence has diminished . Gaelic Games probably has bigger links to the European Union. With several MEPs with Gaa links. Even a former president of Gaa.

What exactly is Rugby League going to do for "Eurozone"? What can Rugby League do that Basketball and Soccer can't.

For Irish players the choice is either continue playing Rugby Union in Ireland and play All Ireland League level Junior level in winter. And in he Summer play League. Or migrate to either England or Australia and take a chance there at Semi pro Rugby League club.

The match was not for spectators but for the players. Most of the players don't play in front of any crowd greater when they play union.

I was just bringing my point to your attention. No offence meant.

The rights for group games other than England are effectively worthless in UK and Ireland. No other broadcasters wants to pay to broadcast left overs if BBC broadcast England games.

The I newspaper said the same.

The offer seems a pittance. Not enough to change the State of the game.

I am sure they understand the concepts of Free to View and Subscription services.

No club will ever do this. They prefer to stay with tried and tested Australian based Rugby League players. They think short term because long term is a luxury they can't afford.

In the island of Ireland we have football 12 months a year. In Derry a person can watch League of Ireland and Irish League all year round. The League of Ireland is summer season and Irish League winter season.

It is all about the illusion of growth. The pretence that actual ⁸growth is actually happening. These tournaments do help the heartlands by engaging with migrant communities.