The USA has enough prime athletes to destroy the existing RL nations, England especially within a couple of years of professionalism.

Lets not forget that the USA national side was beating Australia at half time in their recent encounter, so it's not like they would have to progress that much to beat England.

USA 42 - GB 0

eh??

Sure, to make it to TV the sport needs ad breaks, we'll follow Association Football's approach to the problem.
I know people who were big Football" fans who went to an NFL match and hated it. Possibly it's more of a spectator and less of a tV sport, which again has parallels with Union and League in the UK.

i have been told by some''septic tanks''yanks. that they love watching the AFL on tv

Excellent new from across the atlantic lets hope this is the start of something big.

Some new info on To bring Professional Rugby League to America
VISION
To provide the growing nationwide audience of rugby enthusiasts in America, both athlete and fan, with the highest quality, hard hitting and exciting team sports experience at an affordable price
NRL 2010
8 Team owners with world class coaches
22 Man Fulltime Professional Rosters
Spring/Summer Season
14 Week Regular Season
3 Week Playoff/Championship Series
NRL MESSAGE
The NRL will field teams comprised of the best rugby players in America, and from around the world. There are thousands of elite athletes looking to aspire to professional competition. The NRL will provide that opportunity.

The NRL will be holding nationwide tryouts in selected cities throughout Summer/Fall 2009.

Tryouts will be open to all athletes, both American and foreign.

Locations and details will be announced soon.
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I can see it now -

"Freaking play the ball in the offensive ten, kick to corner, caught by wingman, TRAPPED IN THE END ZONE."

"It's a central stick kick, over to you Chad."

I can't wait.

If the yanks do put their mind to it though they will probably dominate. As they would most sports with the finance and numbers of youngsters they can throw at it.

The Aussie commentators are funny with it.

Yanks just shout because they think it makes it more exciting.

It has to be a positive if a country the size of the US are taking a greater interest. It was a tongue in cheek post. Don't take life too seriously fellas.

A lot of people use it in business terminoligy. 'Step up to the plate', 'Ball park figure', 'Touch base' etc etc. I have also noticed, and commented on here, about how many more people say awesome than before. Even I have been guilty of this from time to time.

It does wind me up but if they want to talk like that it's up to them.

It will be interesting to see how the americans go about this. I just hope they keep it real rugby league and leave the frills because that's when americans spoil sports for me.

I wonder if a TV deal is in place?