TheLegendOfTexEvans Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Argentina join rival to RLIF Worrying developments with Rugby League with Argentina breaking away joining the Rugby Union leaning WRL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I googled WRL and all I got about Rugby League is the Welsh RL and Wheelchair RL. Who are the WRL? Doesn’t sound like anything to be worried about though, do they even play League in Argentina? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copa Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Eddie said: I googled WRL and all I got about Rugby League is the Welsh RL and Wheelchair RL. Who are the WRL? Doesn’t sound like anything to be worried about though, do they even play League in Argentina? http://www.worldrugbyleague.org/news.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfTexEvans Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Eddie said: I googled WRL and all I got about Rugby League is the Welsh RL and Wheelchair RL. Who are the WRL? Doesn’t sound like anything to be worried about though, do they even play League in Argentina? World Rugby league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfTexEvans Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, Eddie said: I googled WRL and all I got about Rugby League is the Welsh RL and Wheelchair RL. Who are the WRL? Doesn’t sound like anything to be worried about though, do they even play League in Argentina? Its hugely worrying for anyone who is involved in developing the sport abroad. Google Sol Mokdad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, TheLegendOfTexEvans said: Its hugely worrying for anyone who is involved in developing the sport abroad. Google Sol Mokdad. It sounds like even rugby enthusiasts in Argentina haven’t heard of League and that website hardly comes across as a high level organisation ready to take on the RLIF. If one of the Pacific Islands, PNG or France joined it might be concerning, but not Argentina where quite frankly the game will never be anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 World Rugby League is a non organisation, “used” by the vichies as a stooge to allow them to attempt muddy the waters of our game internationally where the idea of 2 codes is not widely understood. They have no competitions to speak of and exist in a bubble of their own. It was first thought of by the Greek lunatic, and have roped in other vichies or attention seekers like Ikram Butt and the Italian RU “alternative” league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfTexEvans Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Eddie said: It sounds like even rugby enthusiasts in Argentina haven’t heard of League and that website hardly comes across as a high level organisation ready to take on the RLIF. If one of the Pacific Islands, PNG or France joined it might be concerning, but not Argentina where quite frankly the game will never be anything? Its already played there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 By how many people? And how many of those play exclusively League rather than Union with a bit of RL on the side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfTexEvans Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, Eddie said: By how many people? And how many of those play exclusively League rather than Union with a bit of RL on the side? Do you have point or are just looking for a bit of casual trolling? In no way is this good for the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 My point is I don’t see how this is hugely worrying, but fair enough if you and others find it so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfTexEvans Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, Eddie said: My point is I don’t see how this is hugely worrying, but fair enough if you and others find it so. Have you ever tried to start a sport outside of the uk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Some info about RL in Argentina https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_league_in_Argentina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, TheLegendOfTexEvans said: Have you ever tried to start a sport outside of the uk? You’re not answering any of my questions (incidentally no I haven’t). Anyway I really can’t be arsed to argue about it, if you’re worried then fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 28 minutes ago, TheLegendOfTexEvans said: World Rugby league Tbf it’s a better name than Rugby League International Federation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfTexEvans Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 Just now, Eddie said: You’re not answering any of my questions (incidentally no I haven’t). Anyway I really can’t be arsed to argue about it, if you’re worried then fine. The point is can actually be illegal if you dont get the backing from the authorities and you wont get access to the facilities. What question do you want me to answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themusician_2 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Someone is being paid undercover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbruce Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 50 minutes ago, Exiled Wiganer said: World Rugby League is a non organisation, “used” by the vichies as a stooge to allow them to attempt muddy the waters of our game internationally where the idea of 2 codes is not widely understood. They have no competitions to speak of and exist in a bubble of their own. It was first thought of by the Greek lunatic, and have roped in other vichies or attention seekers like Ikram Butt and the Italian RU “alternative” league. It’s very clever though as you can’t join any of the world wide sporting movements. From the Olympics to sport accord if there is a dispute in your sport as to who is the worldwide governing body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfTexEvans Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 hour ago, bobbruce said: It’s very clever though as you can’t join any of the world wide sporting movements. From the Olympics to sport accord if there is a dispute in your sport as to who is the worldwide governing body. that locks out funding for a lot of countries, but rugby league is not a 'real' sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yakstorm Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 It is concerning that Carlos Varela has decided to take the Argentinian RL across to the World Rugby League from the RLIF. I have to admit I was very much surprised by the news, especially as the RLIF had actually been assisting groups like Argentina with taking the steps to get government recognition and outlined the steps for them to become Affiliate members. I would have thought if South American nations were going to 'jump ship' it would have been 2-3 years ago when World Rugby League was actually doing something and the RLIF had zero interest in the region...maybe the extra attention created scrutiny that wasn't well received? Anyway, hopefully it is just a joke or designed to get some attention and the CARL come back to the RLIF... With Brazil and Chile now Affiliate Members of both the APRLC and RLIF, confirmed and funded Americas Nines & RL Championship every 2 years and other nations in the region pushing for membership, they'll find themselves very lonely and very much left behind if they stay with the WRL.... PACIFIQUE TREIZE: Join the team by registering as a fan today at pacifique13.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbruce Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, TheLegendOfTexEvans said: that locks out funding for a lot of countries, but rugby league is not a 'real' sport. I think it was the reason sport accord turned us down on our last application. Guess who objected to us being recognised because of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfTexEvans Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 hour ago, bobbruce said: I think it was the reason sport accord turned us down on our last application. Guess who objected to us being recognised because of this. this is why these things need to be taken seriously. Things start of as a joke become something very dangerous when left unchecked. only need to look at the current state of politics and the current cast of leading figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 4 hours ago, TheLegendOfTexEvans said: The point is can actually be illegal if you dont get the backing from the authorities and you wont get access to the facilities. What question do you want me to answer? Why it’s worrying. And now you have answered it - thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLegendOfTexEvans Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Eddie said: Why it’s worrying. And now you have answered it - thank you. Seriously, if you take Nigeria its unbelievable Rugby League has even been allowed to be played. So much control on how some countries allow sports to be played. The level of government permission you need. Huge political dance in some countries to even play rugby league. Even then union controls most of the decent pitches in places like africa, can make life seriously difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 7 hours ago, bobbruce said: It’s very clever though as you can’t join any of the world wide sporting movements. From the Olympics to sport accord if there is a dispute in your sport as to who is the worldwide governing body. I am not sure how clever it is, but it is nasty, and is being challenged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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