Just came across this article from August: rugbyleagueweek.com.au/rugby-lea ... se-market/

Just came across this article from August: rugbyleagueweek.com.au/rugby-lea ... se-market/

Soccer in china is taking off. I wouldn't say rugby is flying in Japan - I heard a rumour from very strong sources that Japan RU were about to put out announce that their Super Rugby franchise will not be competing next year....then all of a sudden their national side beat the Springboks and all of a sudden they found a lease of life from somewhere.

I would love it if the NRL can achieve with PNG what SL has with Catalans.

m.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/34769880 This is not good for rugby league in the states.

m.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/34769880 This is not good for rugby league in the states.

From what I understand, the competition is going to be called the Super Pro Rugby League, or something similar. It definitely includes "rugby league" in the competition title, despite it being a union competition.