Quote: wire quin "Whilst the game stays in 3 pockets of the north it will gradually die.
On top of that there is a new threat from Australia with the Aus Dollar. Our top players will depart to Sydney thus watering down our product
Forget roots & history etc it stands for nothing- If you stand still you are going backwards and thats what RL is doing
And for those who think Twickers is only used for Internationals 7 times a year keep your ears peeled for the crowd at Harlequins this weekend.'"
Fully agree, the RFL have failed miserably in the expansion of our sport, the stature of our game will have no value in around 2 to 3 years.
Lack of reputable sponsors, reduced sport england funding, player emigration, club administrations will not be addressed by the RFL.
A bad World Cup might accelerate the demise, the future is looking like semi pro rugby league. McManus called for a total restucture of the game before its too late, yet everything is fine in Woody,s World.