Mattrhino Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 Unfortunately we now have to act as if Australia and NZ no longer exist in the international game. It will be difficult but it must be done. We can no longer depend on them to act as a friendly partner. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomersall Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 https://twitter.com/stevemascord/status/1417883371573764098?s=21 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 If I believed for a second it was about COVID, I would have some sympathy. But these people are pretty open about their desire to kill off international rugby so they can turn more and more in on themselves. 12 1 I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Prince Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 55 minutes ago, DoubleD said: Disappointing but not surprising. Given everyone is in bubbles in Australia it’s a lot of ask of players from a mental health point of view to continue that and then quarantine. Yes some will happily do it but I’m actually of the view it might be better now to wait a year when we could hopefully get a good run at it, to allow more international supporters to attend, hopefully sponsors will stay on board and we’ll pick up a few more and hopefully all other partners stick with us . That’s my glass half full view. On the flip side, there’s no guarantee things are going to be any better next year No guarantee Australia will be better. Their vaccine programme is garbage. How can the Olympics go on? Loads of sporte people from all. over going. Not least the Chinese for gawds sake. Are Aussie NZ sports people not going? This had a cheap garbage decision and lots of politics in it. I see that that Naga woman wad happy to nod to Aussie NZ politicians and somehow blame it on us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vambo Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 I'm very much a glass half full person but I'm finding it harder and harder to be positive about the game these days. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattrhino Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 The RFL and IRFL have no backbone so it is likely to be postponed. But in my opinion. You can easily make up two Australian and NZ invitational teams from players over here and players willing to break ranks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 A lot of anger here, I’m devastated too, but thinking about the players I think it’s reasonable for them to want to spend time with their families rather than come over here for six weeks. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henson Park Old Firm Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 (edited) Looks like Australia paid of NZ Edited July 22 by Henson Park Old Firm 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim from Oz Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 RLWC organisers' Twitter statement: RLWC2021 note the disappointing statement made by the ARLC and NZRL which may have wide ranging implications for international Rugby League. RLWC2021 were informed at very short notice and will continue discussions with all stakeholders to agree on the best way forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Prince Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 1 hour ago, The 4 of Us said: This is not a surprise and I don’t actually blame them. Our own government appear to have made a decision to open up just as the rest of the world are making decisions to lock down harder and there’s even talk about the Olympics being cancelled at this late stage. what concerns me is that this decision comes so close to the announcement that the competition was going ahead. It’s almost as though their concerns were ignored, and an announcement made to crack on regardless in an effort to force their hand. But that would never happen in RL would it. Some much bigger sporting competitions that the RL World Cup have been postponed by COVID. I see no embarrassment or concern in RL doing so until next year and that should have been decided months ago, rather than waiting on decision making which is looking increasingly shaky. Are other countries locking up harder? Ask that to all the Italians celebrating the Euros. Are you being stopped from going into a cafe etc in France. We are heavily vaccinated and overwhelmingly safe. We should take sensible precautions and we have many treatments for the illness. How is it that we can have the Lions tour in SA... Well !? SA has not stopped it This is Aussie NZ politics. And they will pressurise the Islanders next, because loads play in the NRL. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 (edited) There’s three World Cups going on. I noticed this statement seems relevant to the Men’s competition. I assume the Women’s & Wheelchair teams are still coming over? Edited July 22 by Spidey 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moove Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 3 minutes ago, Eddie said: A lot of anger here, I’m devastated too, but thinking about the players I think it’s reasonable for them to want to spend time with their families rather than come over here for six weeks. Nobody has suggested forcing players to travel. Have any players said they don't want to come? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wholly Trinity Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 There seems to be a slight change of emphasis on their reasons for crying off. From 'it will disrupt our preseason' to 'the risk of catching covid in the UK is too high'. Surely they have time to get all participants vaccinated before then (3 months?) Even if they have to pay for them. Assuming they are not just looking for excuses 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerner Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 5 minutes ago, Eddie said: A lot of anger here, I’m devastated too, but thinking about the players I think it’s reasonable for them to want to spend time with their families rather than come over here for six weeks. Yes mate but surely you’ll find a squad worth of players that would want to play in a World Cup? Those that want to spend time with their family’s fine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwis 13 6 Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 (edited) Very disappointing decision when you consider that the Olympics are going ahead with Australia & New Zealand participating. It remains to be seen if this call was based on the players or just made by administrators? For players I understand it is tough. NZ warriors have been based in Australia for almost 2 seasons now, whole NRL has been relocated to Queensland. Players would have to undergo 2 week quarantine when coming home after the tournament. But Australia and New Zealand could just select players prepared to do 2 weeks quarantine after the World Cup. Edited July 22 by John Drake Covid stuff removed, belongs in political forum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPosh Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 Let's hope Nathan Cleary or another key player doesn't need off season surgery in 2022 or we might need to push it another year. 5 People called Romans they go the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 1 hour ago, davet said: "The majority of NRL players are currently living away from home under difficult biosecurity protocols. They would then be required to remain under protocols and away from home for the duration of the tournament before again quarantining on return to Australia. This is too much to ask our players and officials to do. Have they actually asked the players what THEY want to do?? I suspect they have yes. Moreso than I expect they haven’t. 52 minutes ago, Tommygilf said: The Wallabies and the All Blacks still doing their Autumn tours? So what? Completely different circumstances and since when do two wrongs make a right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 Just now, Sports Prophet said: I suspect they have yes. Moreso than I expect they haven’t. So what? Completely different circumstances and since when do two wrongs make a right? what circumstances have the RU counterparts that have enabled them to travel? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSRD Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 487 competitors over 33 sports comprise the Australian Olympic team for Tokyo says it all for myself, what is the difference? The NRL are only concerned with the NRL. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Prince Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 (edited) 1 hour ago, Spidey said: NZ signed a conditional participation agreement ? Was it simply to do what the ARL told them Agreement not worth the paper it was written on. Australian politics is corrupt, it always has been. NZ is full of bleedin heart liberals. Edited July 22 by Rupert Prince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 Given our Covid figures against theirs and how quickly they then jump into lockdowns, it’s not that much of a surprise they don’t want to be part of it. Whether that’s an easy excuse for them to jump on the coat tails of, I’m not sure. As for postponing it, it’s not quite as easy as we’d likely have to find some new venues to host games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 7 minutes ago, Moove said: Nobody has suggested forcing players to travel. Have any players said they don't want to come? I assume they’ve been consulted. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 3 minutes ago, WSRD said: 487 competitors over 33 sports comprise the Australian Olympic team for Tokyo says it all for myself, what is the difference? The NRL are only concerned with the NRL. The Olympics is going to descend into farce, it shouldn’t be happening. Give it three or four weeks and I think a lot of people’s view about this decision might change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 44 minutes ago, LeeF said: Not just the international game but the domestic game in Europe is now in even bigger trouble The domestic game being in trouble has absolutely nothing to do with the presence or lack thereof an international scene. 30 minutes ago, JohnM said: A clearly very angry Claire Balding live on BBC 1 Breakfast TV this morning. She says it's incomprehensible. She says if the All Blacks and Wallabys can come here this autumn, why not kangaroos and NZ. Then she is ignorant to current global conditions and mindsets. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 9 minutes ago, Southerner said: Yes mate but surely you’ll find a squad worth of players that would want to play in a World Cup? Those that want to spend time with their family’s fine. True, but we’re also in the middle of a global pandemic, however much we love it this is just sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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