nadera78 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 They haven't signed a piece of paper, but everyone involved in CRL is behind this proposal. It's clearly not a rebel comp. "Just as we had been Cathars, we were treizistes, men apart." Jean Roque, Calendrier-revue du Racing-Club Albigeois, 1958-1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henson Park Old Firm Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Is wolfpack involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 17 minutes ago, Henson Park Old Firm said: Is wolfpack involved No, it’s some bloke from Sheffield, who manages Sheffield Forgers and Lithuania and a Canadian expat in Yorkshire who followed Wolfpack. The Canada RL aren’t part of this and it appears not linked to Toronto or Ottawa Aces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yakstorm Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 The CRLA president, Bob Jowett, included a quote in the official press release for the competition launch stating: “The CRL are extremely excited by the launch of the CCCRL competition. This organization will provide a great opportunity for Canadian fans to watch high quality Rugby League being played in Canada and to support the continued grassroots development of the sport with a pathway right through to the professional game. We look forward to working with the CCCRL to assist in recruiting new and existing Rugby League talent in Canada that will showcase what the country and the game have to offer.” The CRLA have also promoted the CCCRL across their own digital and social channels... not really the type of thing a governing body does if it isn't supportive of a venture. PACIFIQUE TREIZE: Join the team by registering as a fan today at pacifique13.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yakstorm Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 For those who haven't seen the Press Release sent out by both the Canada Rugby League and CCCRL, here it is (the underlined items relate to the CRL): A new body has been formed, the Canada Co-Operative Championship Rugby League (CCCRL), with the intention of establishing the first ever professional Rugby League competition in Canada, while also becoming the world’s first co-operatively owned sports league. The founding Board of Directors’ plans have been accepted by the Canadian Rugby League (CRL) and are effective immediately. The founding Board has also announced its tentative plan for a 2022, six-side competition that will be held in Toronto at Lamport Stadium. The initial offering had been planned for this summer; however, due to Covid-19 the championship tournament will now be set for 2022, showcasing six teams from the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta (men’s and women’s competition). Chris Coates, the Founding Director of CCCRL, has spoken about today’s announcement, saying: “I am beyond excited to help deliver this once in a lifetime opportunity to bring not only one professional side to Canada, but six, to significantly strengthen Canada’s national Rugby League brand, for both men’s and women’s competition. To deliver a professional Rugby League organization to this great country and to create it with a model that is truly the people’s league is one that made sense and is going to be sustainable for the long term.” “The end result could not have been accomplished without the collaboration and shared vision of the CRL’s Board of Directors and the Presidents of the provincial competitions. It not only stabilizes the sport in Canada for the future; it also positions it for significant growth and success, showcasing the next generation of Rugby League stars. This will be where the next-generation plays.” In 2023, the league will implement a six-team competition that will consist of the West Coast Division, including teams from British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, while the Eastern Division will include sides from Ontario and Quebec. The competition will feature up to 12 (6 men’s and 6 women’s) sides with the goals and expectations to expand and grow the league in future seasons. Divisional play will be held for men’s and women’s Rugby League with Championship tournaments held at the conclusion of each of the Divisional seasons. The President of Canada Rugby League, Bob Jowett, had this to say about today’s announcement and how it will impact Rugby League in Canada: “The CRL are extremely excited by the launch of the CCCRL competition. This organization will provide a great opportunity for Canadian fans to watch high quality Rugby League being played in Canada and to support the continued grassroots development of the sport with a pathway right through to the professional game. We look forward to working with the CCCRL to assist in recruiting new and existing Rugby League talent in Canada that will showcase what the country and the game have to offer.” About CCCRL Formed by a group of directors, the world’s first co-operatively owned professional Rugby League competition. Based out of Toronto, the co-operative with the support of the Ontario Co-Operative Association, will employ over 100 employees from players to backroom staff, to broadcasting and production. Founded in 2020, its primary mission is to deliver professional Rugby League in Canada and in-turn support the national growth of the sport by direct re-investment of a portion of profits back into the CRL. As a co-operative league it will be publicly owned, with dividends going back to its members. The CCCRL is positioning itself as one of the most innovative sporting organizations in the nation and in the world of Rugby League. About CRL With over 360 participants, Canada Rugby League is the governing body for the sport in Canada. It offers men, women and children the opportunity to participate in Rugby League, as well as supporting and developing the game through domestic competitions. The Canada Wolverines and the Canada Ravens are products of the CRL system and supported by the Rugby League European Federation (RLEF) and International Rugby League (IRL). The history of the CRL program dates back to the 2000 season, and currently supports 10 men’s and women’s clubs spread across three provinces, in four competitions. The CRL continues to strive and work towards gaining national status with Sport Canada, an endeavour the CCCRL will support extensively. PACIFIQUE TREIZE: Join the team by registering as a fan today at pacifique13.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 10 minutes ago, Yakstorm said: For those who haven't seen the Press Release sent out by both the Canada Rugby League and CCCRL, here it is (the underlined items relate to the CRL): A new body has been formed, the Canada Co-Operative Championship Rugby League (CCCRL), with the intention of establishing the first ever professional Rugby League competition in Canada, while also becoming the world’s first co-operatively owned sports league. The founding Board of Directors’ plans have been accepted by the Canadian Rugby League (CRL) and are effective immediately. The founding Board has also announced its tentative plan for a 2022, six-side competition that will be held in Toronto at Lamport Stadium. The initial offering had been planned for this summer; however, due to Covid-19 the championship tournament will now be set for 2022, showcasing six teams from the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta (men’s and women’s competition). Chris Coates, the Founding Director of CCCRL, has spoken about today’s announcement, saying: “I am beyond excited to help deliver this once in a lifetime opportunity to bring not only one professional side to Canada, but six, to significantly strengthen Canada’s national Rugby League brand, for both men’s and women’s competition. To deliver a professional Rugby League organization to this great country and to create it with a model that is truly the people’s league is one that made sense and is going to be sustainable for the long term.” “The end result could not have been accomplished without the collaboration and shared vision of the CRL’s Board of Directors and the Presidents of the provincial competitions. It not only stabilizes the sport in Canada for the future; it also positions it for significant growth and success, showcasing the next generation of Rugby League stars. This will be where the next-generation plays.” In 2023, the league will implement a six-team competition that will consist of the West Coast Division, including teams from British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, while the Eastern Division will include sides from Ontario and Quebec. The competition will feature up to 12 (6 men’s and 6 women’s) sides with the goals and expectations to expand and grow the league in future seasons. Divisional play will be held for men’s and women’s Rugby League with Championship tournaments held at the conclusion of each of the Divisional seasons. The President of Canada Rugby League, Bob Jowett, had this to say about today’s announcement and how it will impact Rugby League in Canada: “The CRL are extremely excited by the launch of the CCCRL competition. This organization will provide a great opportunity for Canadian fans to watch high quality Rugby League being played in Canada and to support the continued grassroots development of the sport with a pathway right through to the professional game. We look forward to working with the CCCRL to assist in recruiting new and existing Rugby League talent in Canada that will showcase what the country and the game have to offer.” About CCCRL Formed by a group of directors, the world’s first co-operatively owned professional Rugby League competition. Based out of Toronto, the co-operative with the support of the Ontario Co-Operative Association, will employ over 100 employees from players to backroom staff, to broadcasting and production. Founded in 2020, its primary mission is to deliver professional Rugby League in Canada and in-turn support the national growth of the sport by direct re-investment of a portion of profits back into the CRL. As a co-operative league it will be publicly owned, with dividends going back to its members. The CCCRL is positioning itself as one of the most innovative sporting organizations in the nation and in the world of Rugby League. About CRL With over 360 participants, Canada Rugby League is the governing body for the sport in Canada. It offers men, women and children the opportunity to participate in Rugby League, as well as supporting and developing the game through domestic competitions. The Canada Wolverines and the Canada Ravens are products of the CRL system and supported by the Rugby League European Federation (RLEF) and International Rugby League (IRL). The history of the CRL program dates back to the 2000 season, and currently supports 10 men’s and women’s clubs spread across three provinces, in four competitions. The CRL continues to strive and work towards gaining national status with Sport Canada, an endeavour the CCCRL will support extensively. Your last paragraph sums it up. CRL are linked to the IRL and ERL. CCCRL aren’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Hela Wigmen said: No, it’s some bloke from Sheffield, who manages Sheffield Forgers and Lithuania and a Canadian expat in Yorkshire who followed Wolfpack. The Canada RL aren’t part of this and it appears not linked to Toronto or Ottawa Aces. Oliver doesn’t like the sound of it and is determined it will fail, they’d better pack up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippet13 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 26 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said: Your last paragraph sums it up. CRL are linked to the IRL and ERL. CCCRL aren’t. It also says the CRL are "extremely excited" by the CCCRL competition. They are not a rebel group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdesert Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 28 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said: Your last paragraph sums it up. CRL are linked to the IRL and ERL. CCCRL aren’t. Great. You can sleep well now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighting irish Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Hela Wigmen said: Your last paragraph sums it up. CRL are linked to the IRL and ERL. CCCRL aren’t. What is your point man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 11 hours ago, Pulga said: What's up with the Cuban flag @Bleep1673? Just feeling with my socialist roots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The storm Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 On 01/03/2021 at 17:00, Damien said: That would be absolutely fantastic but seems like a giant leap from what exists now. What nr grow at grass roots and develop like that over a ten year period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yakstorm Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 10 hours ago, Hela Wigmen said: Your last paragraph sums it up. CRL are linked to the IRL and ERL. CCCRL aren’t. So are you saying that Super League is a rebel competition as it is not linked to the IRL and ERL as well? PACIFIQUE TREIZE: Join the team by registering as a fan today at pacifique13.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippet13 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 26 minutes ago, Yakstorm said: So are you saying that Super League is a rebel competition as it is not linked to the IRL and ERL as well? I don't think the NRL or Elite 1 are linked to them either. Somebody needs to do something to stop these people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighting irish Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 22 hours ago, Hela Wigmen said: Your last paragraph sums it up. CRL are linked to the IRL and ERL. CCCRL aren’t. Hela, what are you saying? You haven't made a clear point yet. Because people (the world over) are not willing to sit on their hands, waiting for these almost impotent organisations to do something to spread and develop the game, in their areas, you want to vilify them by calling them ''rebels''. Come off it? The geographic spread of the game is due almost entirely to people like this and Dean Buchan of Euro XIII's, who are great fans of the game and want to get something going. The IRL and ERL should first and foremost get in touch with them and thank them for doing what they are doing and see if a bridge can be built and some (useful) advice given, rather than shunning and ostracising them for having the gumption to get on with it, before they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomersall Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate90 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Fantastic idea, I have real soft spot for Canada and I hope the league is a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwis 13 6 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 With the Toronto Wolfpack demise due to a combination of poor due diligence by the RFL, an investor who either didn't want to or couldn't meet his financial commitments and the unforeseen situation of Covid 19. The upside of all this is people in Canada have an awareness of Rugby League from the Wolfpack and that they are no longer involved in UK completion can be publicly attributed to Covid 19. The people in Canada who now have an interest and awareness in the sport can be channeled into this competition. I think this competition is the way forward and i wish the organizers all the best with setting up this competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naldo88 Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 On 01/03/2021 at 22:35, damp squib said: Nothing more cringeworthy than when some poor soul in Albania or Ukraine posts about a Rugby League team he’s set up with some pals and the first response is “how many fans do you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Mackem Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 17 minutes ago, naldo88 said: We poor souls, actually might have more fans than you might think calculating that no one knew on our country that rugby league exist. But i understand your point of view mate , you have done nothing for the sport maby you have payed 3-4 tickets to whatch a rl match mabye have played with your friend at the park , and this is what you might have done for the sport. For us poor souls is different, we are building from nothing rugby league in our poor countries, and is a kind of feeling you will never have mate and we will keep going forward . So easy to speak when you have found everything ready , done by others. Cheers mate I think damp squib was being supportive of developing RL countries mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naldo88 Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 15 minutes ago, Cumbrian Mackem said: I think damp squib was being supportive of developing RL countries mate. I might have misunderstood the lad than. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naldo88 Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 16 minutes ago, Cumbrian Mackem said: I think damp squib was being supportive of developing RL countries mate. Lol thanks mate my English and understanding is what it is . Cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Mackem Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, naldo88 said: I might have misunderstood the lad than. He was making a point about how some so called RL fans can be negative towards developing RL countries mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Mackem Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, naldo88 said: Lol thanks mate my English and understanding is what it is . Cheers mate No problem mate. What country are you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naldo88 Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, Cumbrian Mackem said: No problem mate. What country are you from? I am from Albania. I understood it.now reading it slowly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.