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    RL REFORM CONCLUDES WITH THE UNIFICATION OF RUGBY LEAGUE IN THE USA
    https://championshiprugbyleague.com/...ue-in-the-usa/

    Announced on the evening of November 8th, 2022 the Commission for Rugby League in the United States (USARLC) will be taking the reins on the governance of the sport in the USA. Appointed to the independent Executive Board is former Fiji 7s team manager, Rob Kauvesi. Joining him is lawyer Mark Nichols who served extensively with the Major-League Baseball (MLB) as an investigator. Along with Daniel Fale Chairman of Pacific Sports International.

    The heavy hitters added to the Advisory Board are John Paul Basile who has previously worked for the NBA and done extensive research on the viability of the sport in the US market. Former USA Captain and NRL player David Nui joins the advisory board along with Peter O’Doherty from NAB Creative who brings a wealth of experience from his service on tourism boards.

    Other changes are the USA Men’s program will no longer be under the control of Sean Rutgerson, Drew Slover and Peter Illfield and instead will be managed by the Commission who intend to announce new management and coaching staff along with Internationals before the end of November.

    The commission has made plans available on their intention to revive the All Stars the, original USA side who in 2023 will celebrate then 70th anniversary.

    The USA Redtails will return as the National Womens team seeing founder Garen Casey restored as the Head of Operations. With USA National 9s winning coach Tiffanny Faaee appointed as head coach. A landmark move in the game to give the role to an extremely qualified and experienced coach.

    The winning formula for the USA Wheelchair side remains, as they continue to represent our country at the World Cup. Juan Jasso as Director and Geoff Mason as Coach. It is believed they will retain the contract for the next three World Cup cycles with an option for another three to be exercised at the end of 2030.

    The AMNRL will return as the competition in the North with former USA Captain and World Cup star Mark Offerdahl taking the reins with veteran attorney Chris Martin as competition manager.

    The three team USARL South competition remains under the control of Billy Nelson and Andrew Slover.

    Utah based George Tupou has been appointed as representative for the West Coast, the former AMNRL Utah Avalanches coach is joined by American Fijian legend Anasa Koroitamana.

    The inclusion of Pacific Islands representatives marks a sign of the future with more than 50% of the current players in the USA National Rugby League with heritage from the islands.

    The process has begun with the independent Executive Board constructing an equitable constitution that provided equal opportunity for all participants regardless of location and heritage.

    All members of the leadership group are citizens and residents of the United States of America and will bring an in-touch perspective to the game.

    It is believed that the Commission will be looking to Asia Pacific Rugby League to officially ratify the constitution.

    The Commission has expressed gratitude in a press release to the outgoing board and national staff and thanked them for their contribution through one of the most challenging periods in the growth of the game.
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    After decades of power struggles and disappointment, the game now has a change to thrive.

    The West Coast element has signalled lots of new interest. And hopefully the old North and South comps can be revived.

    We need some sort of national Super Bowl though.

    Delighted to see the Redtails back and fascinated about the idea of the All-Stars return.
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    Happy to see such potentially large strides forward and am very interested in their business model. It would be great to have a strong USA presence internationally but like cricket and yawnion I am afraid that league will only provide novelty value at best. One thing the Yanks are not good at, except global political interference, is anything outside their own back yard.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Titanic View Post
    Happy to see such potentially large strides forward and am very interested in their business model. It would be great to have a strong USA presence internationally but like cricket and yawnion I am afraid that league will only provide novelty value at best. One thing the Yanks are not good at, except global political interference, is anything outside their own back yard.
    It blew my mind when I was over there in September that none of them had heard of the GFC. I'm explaining that when their banking system nearly collapsed it had global ramifications. The reply, never heard the term Global Financial Crisis or GFC. Even when it is in their own back yard they have no idea what happens as a result. Bit off topic....

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    That's true about the term GFC. Perhaps they know of it by the term Great Recession. But they should be able to join the dots. It did untold damage to the world economy and and as you said had huge ramifications.

    Anyway GUESS WHAT?!

    Turns out the International Federation doesn't agree and at least two club owners are saying that they weren't consulted about the use of their club logos...

    I can't believe this and it really makes me doubt the professionalism and attitude of the CALI/Championship RL faction. Especially as I saw a few smart ass comments made on official pages which were shots at other factions. Not something you do when you want a reboot and peace and cooperation.

    Trying to follow Rugby League in the USA is fast becoming a sport itself and one me and many others are losing patience with.

    IRL STATEMENT ON STATUS OF AMERICAN RUGBY LEAGUE
    https://www.intrl.sport/news/irl-sta...-rugby-league/

    In response to a story circulated today (November 10, 2022) on the status of American rugby league, the IRL has issued the following statement:

    The United States Association of Rugby League is the national federation of rugby league in the USA and the sole IRL member for rugby league in that country.

    IRL has had no contact with the ‘Commission for Rugby League’. Decisions on the future direction of US rugby league, including staffing of its national teams, remains the responsibility of the legal IRL member.

    In June 2022, following an eight-month process, IRL finalised its recommendations for governance reform of USARL.

    These recommendations were built on an open consultation in which approximately 30 respondents participated, an examination of multiple US governing bodies’ structures, and fundamental good governance principles.
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    Not surprised in the slightest. Sorting out the well-intentioned from the self-serving and then building them into any sort of sustainable system has been the challenge of rugby league globally forever. Like DH with Hong Kong now, I walked those paths with PNG, first when they became the 5th full member of the IRL in the late 70’s and then again with the ARL during Stupid League. Expansion is great but the road is treacherous.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Titanic View Post
    Not surprised in the slightest. Sorting out the well-intentioned from the self-serving and then building them into any sort of sustainable system has been the challenge of rugby league globally forever. Like DH with Hong Kong now, I walked those paths with PNG, first when they became the 5th full member of the IRL in the late 70’s and then again with the ARL during Stupid League. Expansion is great but the road is treacherous.
    Absolutely! And these lessons were at the forefront of my mind. I've seen behaviour and activities that sicken and/or anger me to my core. The last thing you want to be involved in or allow, is yet another rugby league scrabble for power in a tin pot league.

    Fortunately in HK we have an amazing group which is large. And we cast a wide net to begin with. We often spoke about other IRL examples of what we don't want to become. We have people who have moved away but still keep involved. We have passionate newbies. So many who put in so much of their time and money and risk their bodies on the field. We now have three local HK Chinese running it, including HKTAG. Including two women. Lots of people with the right intentions. It's truly great medicine.

    But we could sure use more footy fields!!!



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    Quote Originally Posted by Titanic View Post
    Expansion is great but the road is treacherous.
    It's particularly treacherous when it operates in a vacuum without guidance, rules, funding and mentoring from the IRL or other RL authorities.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DIEHARD View Post
    It's particularly treacherous when it operates in a vacuum without guidance, rules, funding and mentoring from the IRL or other RL authorities.
    You can bet the house that every emerging league is echoing those sentiments. The issue with professional sport is the funding source for development programs. The tug-o-war (or ducking for cover) between professional franchises, regional associations and government for funds is a fruit salad of agendas.
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