All news regarding the Rugby League World Cup.
It was April 19th when the Rugby League International Federation (See ARL and RFL) made their big, flashy media announcements in regards to the 2008 World Cup. The draw was released, we found out the number of teams taking part and that the final would be played at Brisbane Suncorp Stadium. Since then…..nothing. Not one…
We all know the farce that the 2000 Rugby League World Cup turned into an no one wants to see a repeat of that. The sad fact however is that 2008 is shaping up to be more of the same. A rule allowing Australian players to play for teams other than Australia an it have…
After learning that they had been put in the “Group Of Death” the PNGRL has blasted the IRLF for not consulting them, or anyone else when it comes to the World Cup format and draw. There has even been talk about withdrawing completely from the World Cup and setting up their own competition with Pacific…
In an article in todays Sydney Morning Herald the ARL has come under attack for rejecting a proposal to have both an Australian Aboriginal team and New Zealand Maori team take part in the 2008 World Cup. For once, I agree 100% with the ARL. It was a complete and utter farce that the Maori…