New $1m union comp carries Rugby Football League name
The RFL had a brief foray in to North America with Toronto Wolfpack and the ill-fated Denver test match.
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Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #202
Ray Mour has survived the COVID-19 lockdown and makes a return with the latest gossip.
Expansionist Blog: Calls on New York to follow a similar blueprint to Toronto Wolfpack
The proposed New York team should be built on the same foundations as Toronto Wolfpack, according to USA international Corey Makelim.
Challenge Cup draw moved back to the UK
Monday’s draw for the Sixth Round of the Challenge Cup will now be held in the UK, rather than America.
A big problem for rugby league’s overseas expansion plans – referees
In a week where Ottawa and New York have formally announced their brands and their entry to League One has been confirmed – there’s perhaps one question that’s been overlooked.
Brian Carney questions bold New York plans for 2021
Sky Sports presenter Brian Carney says he will “swim to New York towing a barrel of shark food”, if any of the plans outlined by the city’s new rugby league ...
New York are “95% done” ahead of potential League 1 entry in 2022
New York will put together a full-time team next year ahead of their entry in to League 1 in 2022.
Everything you need to know about the proposed New York team
New York want to enter League 1 in 2022, and we have listed everything you need to know about the club.
New York to host Challenge Cup sixth round draw
New York will host the Challenge Cup sixth round draw on Monday evening (UK time).
Paper Talk: Toronto reject Russell trade, Hastings assures England & Ottawa delay New York bid
We’ve had a look through the latest newspapers.
Paper talk: Wane wants England job, central funding for New York & Ottawa plus Sonny Bill
The headline stories from this week’s rugby league press.
More clubs show interest in joining League 1
The RFL have confirmed a number of clubs are interested in joining League 1 from 2021 and beyond.
Calls for Ottawa and New York to skip League One
Barrow chairman Steven Neale says new clubs Ottawa and New York should be fast-tracked past League One, to help with the league’s sustainability.
Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #187
Which Championship prop are Salford interested in? What is the latest on New York’s bid? Who will replace Sam Burgess at South Sydney Rabbitohs? Find out in the gossip column.
Paper Talk: New York target NRL stars, Salford keen on Ikahihifo & Ellis set for Leigh return
We’ve had a look through the latest editions of League Weekly and League Express.
Paper Talk: Hampshire future, Hull KR coaching changes & swap deal falls through
We’ve had a scan through the latest trade newspapers.
Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #171
News on the Ottawa bid to join the leagues in this week’s gossip.
58% of fans in favour of more overseas clubs
A poll run by the official OuRLeague app has revealed that 58% of fans would like to see more overseas club join the RFL competitions.
Ottawa bid accepted by RFL for 2020 but New York made to wait
Ottawa’s bid to enter the Rugby Football League pyramid for 2020 has been accepted – but New York will have to wait a further 12 months for their chance to ...
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 ...
Paper Talk: Leeds make Connor bid, Wigan turn to Smith, Koukash slams North American bids
W’ve had a scan through the Easter Monday editions of League Express and League Weekly.
Editor’s column: New York and Ottawa should go straight in to Super League
The North American dream is happening, it seems. So why waste time putting New York and Ottawa in League One?
“Comfortable majority” of clubs support New York and Ottawa bids
New York and Ottawa have passed another hurdle on their journey after Championship and League One clubs agreed for the RFL to continue investigating the feasibility of their bids.
Twitter Talk: Fans have their say on New York and Ottawa bids
Rugby league supporters have been very vocal on the recent bids for New York and Ottawa teams to enter RFL competitions.
Have your say: Should New York and Ottawa be accepted into RFL competitions?
Plans were announced last week for teams based in New York and Ottawa to enter RFL competitions, and we want to know if you think they should be accepted.
RFL to seek club views on New York application
The RFL will ask the consortia behind the bid to create a rugby league team in New York to present their proposals to existing Championship and League 1 clubs to ...
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.
Paper Talk: Salford eye trio, Toronto’s euro 2020 vision, Holbrook on NRL radar
We’ve had a scan through the latest trade newspapers.
Paper Talk: Whitley to Saints, Ikahihifo offered to clubs, Super League rules changes
We have had a look through the latest papers.