Manxmanc Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I understand that Rick Wilby has been talking about tests in New York still being on the table and also the bid for a team in New York. It appears that they ran out of time for this year with the tests, but plans are still being drawn up for 2019; notably, it is claimed there is communication with the NRL. Details are to be revealed in the next USARL podcast, whenever that might be. I can't remember the source, but MoK's post about a new USA team reminded me of this article from a few days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakman Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 34 minutes ago, Manxmanc said: I understand that Rick Wilby has been talking about tests in New York still being on the table and also the bid for a team in New York. It appears that they ran out of time for this year with the tests, but plans are still being drawn up for 2019; notably, it is claimed there is communication with the NRL. Details are to be revealed in the next USARL podcast, whenever that might be. I can't remember the source, but MoK's post about a new USA team reminded me of this article from a few days ago. If there is a team in NY the game against the new franchise in Philly could be WAR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 6 hours ago, Kayakman said: If there is a team in NY the game against the new franchise in Philly could be WAR! What would that be good for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxmanc Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 17 minutes ago, deluded pom? said: What would that be good for? Absolutely nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx RL Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Manxmanc said: Absolutely nothing! Huh! - Adepto Successu Per Tributum Fuga - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copa Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 It’s a very long pipeline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 9 hours ago, Manxmanc said: I understand that Rick Wilby has been talking about tests in New York still being on the table and also the bid for a team in New York. It appears that they ran out of time for this year with the tests, but plans are still being drawn up for 2019; notably, it is claimed there is communication with the NRL. Details are to be revealed in the next USARL podcast, whenever that might be. I can't remember the source, but MoK's post about a new USA team reminded me of this article from a few days ago. Off course Mr Wilby will want to keep himself in the limelight, it would not be a good career move to go underground, whatever his next move happens to be. There was a very good article a few months ago from an Aussie journalist who quite elegantly explained why a Pro Rugby League club in New York had as much chance of life as Monty Python's Parrot. https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/opinion/matthew-hall-why-new-york-rugby-league-team-is-doomed-to-fail-with-or-without-jarryd-hayne/news-story/35cff4ed9ea21807e3d30c8d30c85b78&ved=2ahUKEwjy85699q_dAhVOQcAKHWIrBAoQFjAEegQIBRAB&usg=AOvVaw3IbxFjDrhWXU4yAl5EMKB- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henson Park Old Firm Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 aren't London Skolars moving to NY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Knight Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Ricky Wilby again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 3 hours ago, Manxmanc said: Absolutely nothing! Say it again for Manx RL's benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakman Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 1 hour ago, deluded pom? said: Say it again for Manx RL's benefit. The next thing you know Manx RL will tell me that eating beef is murder. MOOOOOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 6 hours ago, Kayakman said: The next thing you know Manx RL will tell me that eating beef is murder. MOOOOOO! Cows! What are they good for? Bloody lovely burgers! Huh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx RL Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 7 hours ago, Kayakman said: The next thing you know Manx RL will tell me that eating beef is murder. MOOOOOO! I’ll leave that to Morrissey and the boys from Salford - Adepto Successu Per Tributum Fuga - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TboneFromTO Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 10 hours ago, Henson Park Old Firm said: aren't London Skolars moving to NY? Philly is in the state of Pennsylvania, not new York! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzzystuff Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 12 hours ago, Copa said: It’s a very long pipeline. that's what she said!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 If a test is to be played in the USA the countries involved will want money up front after the debacle in Denver. If a team From New York wants the enter the British competition the RFL would surely want financial guarantee's, or money up front as regards teams travelling expenses and accommodation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 On 9/10/2018 at 10:22 AM, Yorkshire Knight said: Ricky Wilby again eh? Fancy a game of touch in Cambs or Lincs? DM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Knight Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 2 hours ago, jacobus said: eh? Ricky Wilby is a former PE teacher from Huddersfield. It doesn't sound like he is best suited to lead the New York expansion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Picture Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Yorkshire Knight said: Ricky Wilby is a former PE teacher from Huddersfield. It doesn't sound like he is best suited to lead the New York expansion Of course he isn't. He stupidly thought that staging a match of a sport which New Yorkers know nothing about between two teams from places which they have never even heard of could be a success in the Big Apple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Knight Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 57 minutes ago, scotchy1 said: Lyndon B Johnson was a teacher. He managed a few things more difficult than running a New York RL side Haha false equivalence! Ultimately he was an American who became president. Wilby is not an American who is trying to start a rugby league team in arguably the toughest market in arguably the toughest city to do so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfTexEvans Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, scotchy1 said: Lyndon B Johnson was a teacher. He managed a few things more difficult than running a New York RL side But so was Benito Mussolini he didnt do too well with expansionism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 If the Skolars to Philadelphia story was a bit cheesy this one is pure American pie in the sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfTexEvans Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Man of Kent said: If the Skolars to Philadelphia story was a bit cheesy this one is pure American pie in the sky I would see the skolars as feeder team for toronto a place to blood north american players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, TheLegendOfTexEvans said: I would see the skolars as feeder team for toronto a place to blood north american players. Long way to travel, but could be. Until I saw money being spent by Argyle on Skolars in such a way that suggests they aren’t being moved, I will retain healthy scepticism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakman Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Man of Kent said: Long way to travel, but could be. Until I saw money being spent by Argyle on Skolars in such a way that suggests they aren’t being moved, I will retain healthy scepticism Come On...be honest. even if he spent the money in a way you thought was good it would still would not be enough, or not itemized in the right place, etc. etc. Come on...be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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