In pictures: Cornwall RLFC make their rugby league debut
Rugby league’s latest expansion adventure got underway on Saturday as Cornwall RLFC made their debut in League 1 under veteran coach Neil Kelly.
Eric Perez
Third time lucky? Eric Perez on Toronto, Ottawa and now Cornwall
Canadian Eric Perez will be hoping its third time lucky as he tries to get his latest venture, Cornwall RLFC, off the ground.
Eric Perez outlines three bold goals for rugby league newcomers Cornwall
Cornwall founder Eric Perez has named three ambitious objectives for rugby league’s newest club.
What next for Ottawa Aces?
The decision made by Ottawa Aces to permanently relocate to the UK without even having played a game was hardly a surprise.
North American league “will rival Super League for quality” in near future
Ottawa Aces founder Eric Perez says it is only a matter of time before the North American Rugby League will rival Super League for quality.
Ottawa cracking on with 2021 plans: Eric Perez on recruitment, where the Aces name came from and developing Canadian players
Amidst the backdrop of Toronto’s dramatic withdrawal from the 2020 season, planning for the next Canadian entry to the RFL system continues in Ottawa.
Ottawa show off concept kits ahead of League 1 entry
Ottawa Aces have unveiled their concept kits ahead of their entry into League 1 in 2021.
Ottawa Aces to hold trials for Canadian players with chance to earn full-time contract
Ottawa Aces have announced they will hold trials for Canadian players once coronavirus restrictions are lifted in the country.
Ottawa Aces hope to include Canadian players from the start
Ottawa Aces founder Eric Perez says the club will include Canada-born players from the start.
Ottawa Aces in no rush to get to Super League, says Eric Perez
Ottawa Aces founder Eric Perez says the club have a five-year plan to get in to Super League – but are in no rush to enter the top flight.
Eric Perez to unveil Ottawa team plans
Eric Perez is poised to unveil detailed plans for an Ottawa team that will enter League 1 in 2021.
Eric Perez promises to bring through Canadian talent
Eric Perez says Ottawa will hunt for local talent in building a competitive side, as they prepare to launch in the Spring.
Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #186
What is the latest on Bradford? Which Toronto man is attracting interest? Which Wigan forward could be loaned out? Find out in the rumour and gossip column.
Ottawa president Eric Perez becomes Bradford chairman as takeover is complete
Ottawa president Eric Perez has become Bradford’s chairman on an interim basis, with the new consortium completing the takeover of the Bulls.
Ottawa defer place in Betfred League 1 until 2021
There will be no Betfred League 1 side based in Ottawa next season after the newly-relocated Hemel Stags were granted dispensation not to compete in 2020.
RFL in no rush to confirm Ottawa situation
The situation regarding Ottawa entering League 1 won’t be clarified until at least the end of August, according to RFL interim chairman Simon Johnson.
Montreal and Vancouver could follow Ottawa in to RFL set-up
Ottawa have been given the green light to join League One from as early as next season, and Eric Perez says Montreal and Vancouver could soon follow.
Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #162
Which rugby union star did Wigan make a move for? Which Widnes player is on Salford’s radar? What is the latest on the Ottawa and New York bids? Find out ...
Ottawa bid to join League One to create Toronto Wolfpack rivalry
Eric Perez has revealed that he wants to bring professional rugby league to Ottawa next season and create a second Canadian team.
Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #152
Which Widnes forward are Leeds interested in? Who is on their way out of Wigan? Did David Argyle want to relocate Widnes to Liverpool? It’s the rumour and gossip column…
Paper Talk: Catalans target Maloney, Williams in Canberra talks, clubs circle Widnes
There is a lot of transfer talk in the latest papers.