Cheers!

Definitely nice to have some positivity after reading Steve Ferres' interview on the T&A! LOL

We're definitely heading in the right direction, a new board will give us some fresh motivation and ideas, and obviously we'll all be as happy as the proverbial dog with two wotsits should we qualify for RLWC 2017.

There's a fair few Aussies and Kiwis helping out here as well, so mostly it's footy! Better that though than confusing it with Rugby Union.

Good stuff.

Are the clubs over there Open Age only, or do they have junior sides too?

We’re looking at including under 18’s and women’s teams as well. Getting into the schools over here is no easy task and is something that’s been ongoing since RL resumed here in 2010. There have been a couple of tragic deaths at high school RU games so local school boards tend to be a bit skeptical when ‘another’ rugby is brought up, even if doesn’t contain the scrums.

As the game itself becomes more popular and more people see the differences it will come, it’s all a matter of education and relationship building.

We’ve had international crowds of approaching 8,000 so we know the interest is there.

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Colonial Cup 2015 - Game 2
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Canada Rugby League YouTube channel - Games from 2010-2014, featuring Colonial Cup vs USA, Caribbean Cup vs Jamaica, England Lionhearts, RAF Rugby League and more.
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Thanks for your support!

Welcome to the Forum.

8,000 crowds, that is mighty impressive. just think what could happen if it really could take off over there in the coming years. Keep up the good work and hopefully you get the backing your efforts deserve.

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well it looks like it is coming along very nice hope to see you in our league 1 if it comes of hope it does

Cheers mate. Not sure personally if the League 1 thing does come off if it will be of great benefit to grass roots over here, but you never know. A few years back we had a couple of kids over at Hull FC on a similar scheme to the Penrith one, a bit of a shame that didn't carry on as it's easier to get to England from Ontario, while it's easier for the BC lads to get to Oz.

Welcome CanaBull

Sounds promising in Canada.
Good work. Would love to see Canada in the world cup.

Thanks again. Qualification for RLWC 2017 would be an amazing step for us over here. I hope RLWC 2021 goes to 16 teams, as the USA and Jamaica also deserve a better chance at some recognition for their growth as well, particularly Jamaica who have done amazing things with next to nothing in financial support. A great bunch of people doing great things.

It's a three way rivalry that epitomises the best of rugby league; fierce rivals on the field, but with common struggles across each country that has brought players and staff very close together. The North American sports market is huge, so even cracking it as a niche sport could be a key global development for the game as a whole and there is much to be positive about.

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This is what new Canada Wolverines coach Aaron Zimmerle had to say about December's qualifiers and for development in general.

Excellent thread! Great to see an emerging nation, well, emerging!

Only a month to go until the North American qualifiers for RLWC2017.

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Please have a look and if you could share the article, that would be great.

Thanks for your support!

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Canada open their campaign tomorrow against a Jamaica side who lost out to the USA Hawks 20-14 on Friday.

The match can be streamed live ($10) from here:

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Welcome to the forum CanaBull.

Good news that RL is spreading the love over there.

Good luck to your Bradford Bulls & to you & all the other RL volunteers & Canada of course for 2016.

Keep up the good work.

Thanks mate! Definitely nervy for the first game tonight, hopefully no injuries as it's a short 4 day turnaround for the game against the USA Hawks on Saturday. The guys have been preparing well so fingers crossed, qualification will be massive for us.

Canada come from behind in the last five minutes to tie the game with Jamaica 18-18. A bit of escape for Canada who made a lot of errors uncharacteristically and made it difficult for themselves.

Jamaica ran hard with the championship players but couldn't close out the game.

It's all or nothing for the US and Canada on Saturday; a win for either side will see that team qualify.

Hi CanadaBull, did Chad Bain play? He played for us at Dudley Hill this season

Not against Jamaica no, though he was in the squad. Hopefully he's going well over there for you and representing Canadian rugby league well, I hear good reports!

Cheers.

The all ir nothing match for the last qualification spot for RLWC2017 is up for grabs this afternoon in Jacksonville, Florida.

Whoever wins between the USA Hawks and Canada Wolverines will be heading to Iz and NZ.

Game can be streamed here:[urlhttps://www.ginicam.com/rugbyleague/[/url

USA 34 - 24 Canada
Game was a 6 point game til the last seconds when USA scored.
USA qualifies for the WC.
It was a fantastic qualifying series, with 3 close games and 3 very competitive sides.
The rivalry between these 3 sides will drive improvement into the future, and hopefully all 3 sides can qualify next time.

Disappointing result for Canada, but the USA played very well and deserved the win. Short turnaround and basic errors let us down in the end but a things considered Canada and Jamaica should be both be proud of the strides they have made so far. The fact that our Canadian side had the least Heritage players bodes well for us.

Hopefully the success of this series will open up English, Australian or New Zealand sides to tour North America and help us grow.

The best part about Jamaica and Canada being so competitive is that touring teams are just a bonus now.
In the past it was crucial for sides to go to America from the big 3 to expose the American to a higher standard than their domestic comp could provide, but now there are 3 countries who can give each other pretty high standard competition without the costs of a touring side.

It will be interesting to see how the qualification series for the next WC will be organised. There should be a few extra spots up for grabs, and I can see a few other sides from the pacific like maybe the Cooks and Japan making a 5 team pool playing for 2 spots. It would be nice if Argentina have a side by then too.

Any of you actually seen Rhys Jacks play, that is going to be trialling for Bradord?

I understand all the qualification games will be available on the USARL website next week. Jacks organised well for Canada last week, he was a handful out of dummy half.