The only issue for me is whether the Canadian team can deal with the regular travelling as the once a year shouldn't be a problem for UK clubs.

Presumably they'd be entered into the Challenge Cup too?

looks like they would try and come and play in batches...even so...would require a lot of time off work in the summer...unless they are thinking of going professional.

Look out for Enoch "the Warrior" Walmalwa if this does happen...the definition of a speedy prop (well a second rower at least)!

Don't see any scenario where the Canadians wouldn't be full time, personally.

Quote: mapleyther "looks like they would try and come and play in batches...even so...would require a lot of time off work in the summer...unless they are thinking of going professional. Look out for Enoch "the Warrior" Walmalwa if this does happen...the definition of a speedy prop (well a second rower at least)!'" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6700NLax5Mg Stevo sounds like he has a sore throat and quite enthusiastic..lol

Quote: mapleyther "looks like they would try and come and play in batches...even so...would require a lot of time off work in the summer...unless they are thinking of going professional. Look out for Enoch "the Warrior" Walmalwa if this does happen...the definition of a speedy prop (well a second rower at least)!'" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6700NLax5Mg Stevo sounds like he has a sore throat and quite enthusiastic..lol

If this is at all feasible then we should do it. Best case scenario is that the team do really well, end up as a Superleague side by 2020 and Canadian rugby league really takes off. Worst case is that after a couple of years we find it is just not viable and they go back to the Canadian league as better players. If they are willing/able to fund it then it's surely a no brainer.

They would have to go full time though. I don't see how it would work if they all had other jobs.

You wouldn't get anywhere near half the price - the reason being the vast bulk of, say, £450 is tax and other charges (fuel surcharge, apd, etc). The actual fare (the bit they are occasionally willing to discount) is about £50, maybe as high as £75. You might get a tenner off.

And remember at some point you'll be travelling over the summer period when demand is at its highest and airlines are less likely to discount for Groups business. There's a common misconception that airlines love Groups business - that's not generally true as they're only discounting a large number of seats that would probably sell at a higher fare.

Either way, accommodation and expenses (food, etc) would likely be the main cost - let's say they stay 30 nights to play 4 games, and do that 3 times a year, factor in accommodation, coach transport, food & drink, facilities hire, etc and costs start to rise.

But it's easily achievable if they can get the right sponsors and backers on board. The RFL should also approach a carrier like Air Canada Rouge who fly seasonally Toronto to Manchester. I doubt they'll offer any great rates but any saving is worthwhile, perhaps tie in some form of branding to offset any discount. Be great if it went ahead.

"Did you know Eddie, this team uses 3 times as much maple syrup as any other in the competition. Only time will tell if this approach will help them match the Wigan Warriors, the best team ever, ever, ever."

Its taken the NFL decades to getting even close to having a team across the atlantic in their domestic com.

yeah, but thats a cash strapped colonies league

If there are people who can make this viable and don't mind throwing money at it (lots of money), I'm for it.
If this is a publicity stunt or has a long term future similar to that of Gateshead/Paris/Crusaders...no thank you.

We need long term plans, long term goals, France need to start moving ar*e and push through a Toulouse or an Avignon that are on par with Catalans.

Lol

Heard this is going ahead

i though April fool stopped at 12 noon