I see Russell Crowe has said that he wants to see Rugby League in America... just wondering what is everyones thoughts on this? I always thought that the game has been poorly advertised in this country alone. The RFL don't seem to do much about it either and im glad someone has finally spoke pushing it worldwide

seems he wants a champions league style knockout comp between the top 4 from the NRL and SL

played in america.

The best thing he could do for RL is get a gang of 3-4 of his A celeb buddies (Tom Cruise / Brad Pitt...etc) and get them hooked on the game. Worldwide media follow the celebs around like sheep, plenty free advertising. Maybe even invest in the current US League teams.

Article here: www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... 18ard.html

Article here: www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... 18ard.html

Ok, having read that.

Flag meeting
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If this came off I would be soooooo happy!!!!!! Love Vegas

The RFL are a bunch of amatuers who are so out of touch with the RL fan it's untrue, as for the RFL having games in Las Vegas and advertising to branch into the US market they would struggle with a game in Ash Vegas never mind Las Vegas.

The game in America is at an interesting stage at the moment. They are on the verge of sending the current league, based around teams along the Eastern seaboard, professional either in 2011 or 2012. There is also a drive for a 'western expansion' with teams up the Western seaboard springing up clearly with some funding behind them. Here's Seattle's new team, Seattle Force, advertising their launch and new kit:



The following teams cities have expressed an interest in forming a team to join the expansion: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, Las Vegas, Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada), Victoria (British Columbia, Canada), Denver, Salt Lake City and Phoenix. That would do me as a tour

Rugby League in Vegas? Have I died and gone to heaven?

I really do hope the AMNRL takes off. If they will sit through NFL then they're going to love our game. Hopefully it will explode and we'll have another viable pool of talent and an international team. Just think of a 5 nations tournament including America, and maybe even Canada, should they follow suit.

I think if RL cracks America we really would see our game given a bit more credibility.

I agree with what a previous poster said about getting Crowe's Hollywood buddies involved. Get a few friendly games over there pre season, like the Rabbitohs did with Leeds & Salford.

"Hey guys, I've got this great idea. Why don't we bring Rugby League to the US? It's two halves of forty minutes, but we could cut that into four 20 minute quarters. They don't wear helmets or padding, but once we've explained the health and safety legislation over here, they'll go with the protection. They have offence and defence, they kick and tackle. They have cheerleaders and silly team names. Their refs wear silly pink and orange shirts, but we can get sponsorship to supply some nice black and white stripey ones. They've got a rule about the ball having to go backwards, but don't worry, I've seen Leeds and Saints, and they definitely throw it forward, so all we gotta do is get a little fast guy to run forward, throw it him so he can run to the other end. No need to touch it down, we'll award the points just by crossing the line.........oh wait............."

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Do they have 'real' ale in Vegas ?

I would love this to happen. I honestly feel that if this happened and it was a success - RL would seriously get alot more coverage and respect - it cracked America.

Lets just hope the buffoons running the IRL, RFL and NRL listen to Russell Crowe.

They do apparently, and a few little "brew pubs" too.Although they are [inot[/i cask ales unfortunately

If we could spread to a major market such as America which Union will likely never crack. Then it could serve to make those who in times gone by would have watched Union seeing League instead.

If instead of the league system Russell is proposing, we had a traditional play-off system of a top 8 which we use in SL and in NRL.

With our number 1 team and their number 1 team having the top 2 spaces and getting a second chance etc.

I'd like something similar to happen in South Africa, but it will never happen. South Africa i think could have so much potential for league.

Yup, two of my favourite boozers in the world are in the Four Queens Casino (Chicago Cigar Lounge IIRC) and the brewpub at the Main Street Station casino

That would be awesome...

I wouldn't rush to make it too big personally (stick to 4 clubs, not 8 imo)

But if we are really want to crack the market there, we would need all the best players there, regardless of club, so maybe some sort of SL vs NRL competition running along side the WCC with the best players from teams outside the top 4.

Oh and make it pay [ireally[/i well for the players. Give them something outside that cap and a reason not to cry off injured.

I'd only get more depressed when the yanks start beating us as every year as well as the aussies

got told about this last night!!! How awesome would that be!!!!

Erm hello!!!

We already have this with Cas Vegas. Why waste the jet fuel?

Phoenix, Arizona is on the list....

If they get the right people in charge & we are stuck with the RFL numpties, RL in America will soon overtake RL in Europe.

Just back from Vegas last week, would be awesome watching the mighty warriors there.
Meet the players in the MGM perhaps.