Should Bezos and Branson Set Up...

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... Rival RL teams in space, just think how much publicity a local derby at the Karman Line would bring. Its only 62 miles up far less than Widnes to Hull so no moaning about how far teams have to travel.

[Davo5]

When does the preseason friendlies start ?

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6 minutes ago, Davo5 said:

When does the preseason friendlies start ?

10 - 9 - 8 - 7- 6 ...

[Scubby]

31 minutes ago, Padge said:

... Rival RL teams in space, just think how much publicity a local derby at the Karman Line would bring. Its only 62 miles up far less than Widnes to Hull so no moaning about how far teams have to travel.

no away fans and a lack of atmosphere would be obvious drawbacks.

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2 minutes ago, Scubby said:

no away fans and a lack of atmosphere would be obvious drawbacks.

But think of all the stars at the games to attract TV viewers

[HullWire]

Ridiculous idea. Bransons supporters would complain about the extra travel to be above the Karman line. 

When the games lasts longer than the 6 or 8 minutes whilst they are up there it would cause uproar.

Watching from earth we would have to take into account time dilation as well as momentum for forward passes.

At the play the ball - "he's not only not played it with his foot, he's played it upwards!!!!"

Finally (and I apologise in advance for this), the penalty count would be horrendous as all tackles would be high.

[Spidey]

Random Planet Rugby League Thread

[Whippet13]

Given they circle the Earth wouldn't this just be another irritating loop fixture?

[The Hallucinating Goose]

I don't think it would work, I'm sure rugby union will claim they have some exclusive rights to play in space. 

[Les Tonks Sidestep]

4 hours ago, The Hallucinating Goose said:

I don't think it would work, I'm sure rugby union will claim they have some exclusive rights to play in space. 

They've certainly got an exclusive on no atmosphere.... 

[The Hallucinating Goose]

1 hour ago, Les Tonks Sidestep said:

They've certainly got an exclusive on no atmosphere.... 

Damn! Boom!! Greatest reply ever in TRL history!

[Man of Kent]

We have to expand beyond the Karman Line or we’ll always be known as just an Earthen sport for Earthen people. 

I propose setting up new, big planet clubs in two conferences, with the winner of each playing off in an Inter-Galactic Grand Final played at Old Trafford. 

[Just Browny]

I'm reluctant to add more teams without a train station to the league, but believe they are organising a shuttle service for visiting fans.

[David Shepherd]

2 hours ago, Les Tonks Sidestep said:

They've certainly got an exclusive on no atmosphere.... 

Genius 

[Pie tries]

How many ‘overseas’ players would you allow…

[DavidM]

Imagine catching the bombs

[GUBRATS]

5 hours ago, DavidM said:

Imagine catching the bombs

Or not

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So is this not for down to Earth Northern folks?

[Guest]

Ridiculous idea. 

We'd be better off focusing on the heartland areas like Mars and Jupiter. 

[marklaspalmas]

Easily the most realistic and down-to-earth* thread on the subject of future of RL on TRL at the moment. 

 

*I thank you....

[clwydianrange]

Would super league accept them though. Who’s going to pay for the travel expenses and hotels.

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Just now, clwydianrange said:

Would super league accept them though. Who’s going to pay for the travel expenses and hotels.

Are you claiming the costs will be astronomical. 

[Wellsy4HullFC]

I suppose they could host the All Stars game.

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2 hours ago, Wellsy4HullFC said:

I suppose they could host the All Stars game.

They could as an anthem have some rousing Gustav Holst music

[M j M]

ET would surely come out of retirement to play? And Rod Reddy to coach.