Quote: luke ShipleyRed "You forgot all the American teams the other Canadian team that are all supposed to be joining.
And in my opinion your wrong. SL should contain the best 14 teams. Regardless of location.'"
Other American and Canadian teams will join in future years. The important thing is to get Toulouse and Toronto into Super League for next year.
Location matters. Most British people have never even heard of Leigh, let alone know where it is. Most British people know of Toronto and New York and know exactly where they are located. Leigh is a cultural and economic backwater with a tiny population and little if any corporate wealth. Toronto and New York are two of the world's great modern cities, with vibrant economies, great corporate wealth, and huge populations. They broaden the supporter and player base of the game. Leigh does nothing for either.