Gomersall Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 https://www.usarl.us/news/south-conference-adds-speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 The article doesn’t say where they’re based, South Florida is an enormous area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 32 minutes ago, Eddie said: The article doesn’t say where they’re based, South Florida is an enormous area. "The Speed grew out of the South Florida Rugby Football Club and were present at an informal event this past September in Tampa." Not the clearest statement but given (I've just checked) that the University of South Florida is in Tampa, I'd say an assumption can be made that this club will be too. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 55 minutes ago, Eddie said: The article doesn’t say where they’re based, South Florida is an enormous area. They’ll need attendances of 750,000 to match the meaningless statistic of attendance as a percentage of population Cas and Leigh fans like to quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnyia Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I'm sure i read somewhere that it's very close to Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 37 minutes ago, barnyia said: I'm sure i read somewhere that it's very close to Miami. Oh no!. That's sounds awful. Who would want to go to Miami when we have Millom?. Seriously its brilliant news. Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 hours ago, barnyia said: I'm sure i read somewhere that it's very close to Miami. Yes it looks like from their Facebook page that they’re based just north of Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 How long before people start including them in their fictitious Super League wishlists? Seriously though, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 The opposition will be looking to slow the play the ball down at every opportunity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 17 hours ago, Gomersall said: https://www.usarl.us/news/south-conference-adds-speed More if this kind of thing...... Careful now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighting irish Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxford Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 warning points Non-Political Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 11 hours ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: They’ll need attendances of 750,000 to match the meaningless statistic of attendance as a percentage of population Cas and Leigh fans like to quote. When are you off to the Pattaya 9s ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 11 hours ago, GUBRATS said: When are you off to the Pattaya 9s ? When’s the next tournament? I will see if I can make it. Have you watched any of the Cook Islands paradise 9’s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: When’s the next tournament? I will see if I can make it. Have you watched any of the Cook Islands paradise 9’s? Only interested in the 13 aside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 3 hours ago, GUBRATS said: Only interested in the 13 aside Strange that you brought up 9s then. With no 13 a side games on right now surely it’s worth giving the Cook Islands Paradise 9s a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: Strange that you brought up 9s then. With no 13 a side games on right now surely it’s worth giving the Cook Islands Paradise 9s a go. Not allowed out , there's a pandemic going round apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Mackem Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Regional conference setups seem the best way to go for RL in the USA compared to a national competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 5 hours ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: Strange that you brought up 9s then. With no 13 a side games on right now surely it’s worth giving the Cook Islands Paradise 9s a go. Except those that are being played in France - some great matches by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2010 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 4 hours ago, Cumbrian Mackem said: Regional conference setups seem the best way to go for RL in the USA compared to a national competition. I agree. It would be good to see another conference added at some point. Are there any other clubs in US that could potentially form another conference or are there any plans to add another? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Mackem Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 minute ago, JM2010 said: I agree. It would be good to see another conference added at some point. Are there any other clubs in US that could potentially form another conference or are there any plans to add another? I heard talk of a Texas and Californian conference in the past. Also a mid-western conference including the Monte Gaddis run Cleveland club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2010 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I think that's the best way. Gradually adding conferences once but only if it's sustainable and the existing conferences remain strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Cumbrian Mackem said: I heard talk of a Texas and Californian conference in the past. Also a mid-western conference including the Monte Gaddis run Cleveland club? Unsure if you’re on Twitter but the new groups (Cali especially) and the USARL don’t necessarily agree on all things... it won’t be an easy road as much as I’d like it to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Mackem Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 23 minutes ago, welshmagpie said: Unsure if you’re on Twitter but the new groups (Cali especially) and the USARL don’t necessarily agree on all things... it won’t be an easy road as much as I’d like it to be. Not on Twitter but this sadly doesn’t surprise me about the difficulties between the 2 groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrogateKnights Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 They are going to be relatively close to Copperheads (Lee County) and Tampa Mayhem It will be great if they can be sustainable in this area and Florida could be a hotbed of Rugby League as you have Lakeland Renegades too. Then you have Central Florida Warriors covering Orlando area and Jacksonville Axemen, further North. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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