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Mid season test in USA v New Zealand

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MatthewWoody

MatthewWoody

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13 hours ago, westside said:

A USA vs Canada test as a curtain raiser could be good for England vs NZ in Denver.

For those questioning the market, it's a pretty dynamic city with a young population, great weather most of the year, and lots of nature and nightlife to get into. I have been there a few times, would recommend the trip to anyone.

Agree 100%. 

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roughyedspud

roughyedspud

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59 minutes ago, Man of Kent said:

Not convinced this is a done deal. Sounds like they are trying to bounce the RFL into it.

It's the kiwis holding it up...Nigel bent over and pulles his pants when he heard the $500k appearance fee...

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roughyedspud

roughyedspud

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1 hour ago, Man of Kent said:

Not convinced this is a done deal. Sounds like they are trying to bounce the RFL into it.

It's the kiwis holding it up...Nigel bent over and pulled his pants when he heard the $500k appearance fee...

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DoubleD

DoubleD

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11 minutes ago, roughyedspud said:

It's the kiwis holding it up...Nigel bent over and pulled his pants when he heard the $500k appearance fee...

It’s actually the RLPA holding it up as usual 

Dave T

Dave T

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21 minutes ago, bird said:

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Unbelievable. NRL and ARL are meeting to decide if England can play New Zealand in USA. Excuse me while I bristle.

yup. it should be really simple.

When they agreed the mid-season international window, it should have been stated that the "clubs would make players available from x date to y date" and then the international leagues work within those timescales. 

They shouldn't have to sign anything off here.

bazzzz65

bazzzz65

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On 03/12/2017 at 6:57 PM, philipw said:

Why not when there are:

A. Clearly not enough international RL fixtures at present?

B. Potential backers offering up to 1M US dollars between the two teams

Who are the potential backers offering this money? I agree there are not enough RL internationals. 

MatthewWoody

MatthewWoody

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39 minutes ago, bird said:

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Unbelievable. NRL and ARL are meeting to decide if England can play New Zealand in USA. Excuse me while I bristle.

Or if they can release players. 
Don't you remember when SL club gave WB rules and limits for the selection v Samoa?

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wackojacko

wackojacko

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3 minutes ago, MatthewWoody said:

Or if they can release players. 
Don't you remember when SL club gave WB rules and limits for the selection v Samoa?

But this is an international window this time. That shouldn't have been a problem then but there's no excuse now.

wackojacko

wackojacko

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34 minutes ago, roughyedspud said:

It's the kiwis holding it up...Nigel bent over and pulles his pants when he heard the $500k appearance fee...

Would we make anywhere near that from another test against NZ in June over here?

Scubby

Scubby

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1 hour ago, DoubleD said:

It’s actually the RLPA holding it up as usual 

But a previously mooted State of Origin in London idea was okay though.

They just want to get into the real world.

Damien

Damien

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2 hours ago, bird said:

U

Unbelievable. NRL and ARL are meeting to decide if England can play New Zealand in USA. Excuse me while I bristle.

Yes that was my immediate thought too. Ridiculous. 

roughyedspud

roughyedspud

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1 hour ago, DoubleD said:

It’s actually the RLPA holding it up as usual 

I meant the kiwis are waiting for the OK..sorry I should have been clearer..

 

Actually the RLPA,NRL have no rights to hold anything up..the test Weekend was agreed last May!

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londonrlfan

londonrlfan

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13 minutes ago, scotchy1 said:

John Paul Basile, a former NBA associate vice-president for business development and operations who is working alongside Jason Moore on strategy for the 2025 World Cup

 

This I like.

Yes. The NBA are exactly the type of organisation we should be looking at to grow the sport. 

westside

westside

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2 hours ago, Mattrhino said:

Im already looking a flights and digs :)

I would recommend The Oxford Hotel if you want to splurge a little (and see some ghosts). Otherwise Homewood Suites or Hampton Inn are clean and cheap.

philipw

philipw

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On 04/12/2017 at 7:36 PM, ELBOWSEYE said:

Getting quite bored with you on this but I will play along, why not Kiwis and Ireland as there is a strong Irish presence in the USA. ;)

Oh I am sorry if I dare to question your views - shame I am boring you. Gutted.

Why not NZ vs Ireland? Primarily because the organisers probably realise that would be a non-event. secondly, because it appears the game has already been offered to England. Plus most of that Irish presence is on the east coast

Futtocks

Futtocks

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The money is on the table for that particular match-up in that particular city. Suggesting alternatives is suggesting we turn down the money.

This is like the early days of the Toronto bid, when we had loads of posts, claiming that the money could be better spent in the heartlands, when the money had, in reality, been pledged specifically for a Toronto club.

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Scubby

Scubby

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10 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

The money is on the table for that particular match-up in that particular city. Suggesting alternatives is suggesting we turn down the money.

This is like the early days of the Toronto bid, when we had loads of posts, claiming that the money could be better spent in the heartlands, when the money had, in reality, been pledged specifically for a Toronto club.

It could be November before Nigel and the seemingly incompetent NZRL get through their due diligence.

Dave T

Dave T

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Is this half a million US$ or AU$? So it is somewhere between £300 and £375k.

Are all other costs to be covered?

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