Slightly OT as someone who is about to apply for my ESTA just wondering why you would apply more than three months in advance when The maximum time taken for the processing of your application is 72 hours from the time of payment ?

Your choice of course just wondering why you would waste 3+ months of a two year visa waiver.

How many more times. If there is no criminal record, or if the record was incurred under age 18, there is no problem with Canadian immigration (as all the experts on here have repeatedly explained).

If there is a criminal record, and if the person needs to send for or find and file paperwork to show they've been discharged or whatever, then it can take a long time. Players need to expect this to be the case - whether its the RFL or the club's responsibility isn't my concern.

It's not random, it's not Canadian immigration being moody, and if Air Transat allow a passenger to board who is subsequently refused admission at the border, then the airline bears the cost of returning him to the UK.

It’s mostly just me being cautious in case there was an issue. I get everything sorted as soon as I can and I’m unlikely to go back again within 2 years anyway.

Probably every time you park your canoe.

Granted, some clubs will be more inefficient on the admin. side than others. Then again, some of the 'inefficient' clubs may only have one admin. staff member, who could well be doubling/trebling up on jobs.

However, let's say, for example, a club has 25 players in their squad, when the fixtures are announced. Yes, they should sort out the visas there and then. Problems arise, when injuries and suspensions take their toll. This situation (with injuries) bites as the season wears on and suddenly, the club is scrabbling around for players - often on loan from SL clubs. A club can often be in that situation, just a week before travelling to Toronto, and then there will be a timing issue.

If only the initial squad of 25, even assuming they qualify for a visa, is fully available in the week of a visit to Toronto!

The RFL need to centrally handle these from next season as the governing body of the sport. As soon as November arrives, they should ensure that all players from every single club across the sport is eligible to travel to Toronto by making sure all visas are applied for and sorted. There can be no issues once the new season starts in February then.

As it stands Toronto will have home fixtures of Hull KR, Fev, Widnes and Toulouse. What's the bets the Toulouse game will be at a neutral venue in the UK? I suspect their schedule will be: AWAY, HOME (NEUTRAL), AWAY, (all played in UK) then 3 home games (which will also allow teams to get Visa's processed etc)

Fev would have the unfortunate position of away games to Toulouse and Toronto.

Last month, Barrow tapped amateur player Ben Garner for the Toronto trip on the Tuesday. He was on the plane on the Thursday. If a club is scrabbling round for players at the last minute, the first things to ask are, do you have a clean sheet and a valid passport?

Agreed, would be great if all clubs were at full strength.

So let me get this straight. You think Leigh, Widnes and Salford are on a footing with Rovers financially?

Just for a second, let’s forget about wealthy backers etc. Rovers are one of the best run clubs in the league at the moment from a financial point of view. We’ve a decent average attendance of around 7,500 (very good considering our league position this year) and are able to put big events on at Craven Park i.e the little mix gig on Friday evening were over 23,000 people attended.

So I’d be interested to hear your argument against this.

What's the source for your suspicion of the schedule?

We're expecting 2A, 2H, 1A, 2H.

The bottom six SL teams have been apparent for a few weeks now. They should have already applied for visas for any players that require longer processing time.

Far be it for me to agree with a Rovers fan, but he's absolutely right. They have a history of being well supported, even when they spent time in the lower division. They regularly outnumber certain Superleague teams in regard to attendances so to compare them to the clubs mentioned is just foolish.

Quote ="pandamonium"What's the source for your suspicion of the schedule? We're expecting 2A, 2H, 1A, 2H. The bottom six SL teams have been apparent for a few weeks now. They should have already applied for visas for any players that require longer processing time.'" https://www.theroar.com.au/2018/07/17/s ... ssion=true

Quote ="pandamonium"What's the source for your suspicion of the schedule? We're expecting 2A, 2H, 1A, 2H. The bottom six SL teams have been apparent for a few weeks now. They should have already applied for visas for any players that require longer processing time.'" https://www.theroar.com.au/2018/07/17/s ... ssion=true

I was asking Wadski about source for TWP's qualifiers schedule being away/neutral/away/3 home (which is still a game short) speculation. I've read Mascord's article and correction.

So, if Toronto or/and Toulouse finish the Middle 8’s in a promotion position and the Super League clubs vote not to allow them membership, would the team/teams in the position/positions directly below them automatically get their SuperLeague place as they are full members?

Without knowing the structure for 2019 that's unanswerable at present.

it should be H,A,H,A,H,A,H.......but as usual, you'll be given preferential treatment.

Widnes are bolted on for visiting Toronto, so let them know now that they are first cab off the rank......the rest will all have over a fortnight to prepare and Toronto can book all their visitors travel accordingly.......except Toulouse, who they will play at a neutral UK ground as AirTransat don't fly there

If the RFL and SL refuse TWP entry, be prepared for a costly lawsuit Mr Rimmer and Mr Elstone plus damage to the reputation of the sport in the UK.
Mr Argyle will not fck around.

No wonder the British game is struggling to capture the attention nationwide. 'Council estate' attitudes like these only further damage the image when RL should be attracting different demographics like Toronto. https://theseladscanrunfor80mins.blogspot.com/

No wonder the British game is struggling to capture the attention nationwide. 'Council estate' attitudes like these only further damage the image when RL should be attracting different demographics like Toronto. https://theseladscanrunfor80mins.blogspot.com/

Call yourself a realist?

Having money does not mean you have a right into SL.

Quote ="RLRealist"No wonder the British game is struggling to capture the attention nationwide. 'Council estate' attitudes like these only further damage the image when RL should be attracting different demographics like Toronto. https://theseladscanrunfor80mins.blogspot.com/'" Post your link to SL, you're in their hands now.. Best of luck..

Quote ="RLRealist"No wonder the British game is struggling to capture the attention nationwide. 'Council estate' attitudes like these only further damage the image when RL should be attracting different demographics like Toronto. https://theseladscanrunfor80mins.blogspot.com/'" Post your link to SL, you're in their hands now.. Best of luck..

Neither does being inept and amateur run unlike TWP.

Christ, they've let another one on

They'll go well in Championship next season again. Once they actually meet the criteria placed on the table is when SL will consider them. Until then welcome to reality and thanks for coming.

does that go for every team in the 8s?

how many games did leigh request to play away to have the pitch relaid?

About 4 I think.

Aren't you glad that Leigh Centurions & the LSV not only raises the standard of playing surfaces but sets the standard to which all of RL should aspire to ?
The LSV pitch is without any doubt the finest playing surface in all of the RFL period.

Of course you may prefer the plastic pitches provided by London, Widnes & Toronto ?
See the photographs of our lovely new pitch ....

#SuperGrass