ARL Development will mark the end of the Centenary Year with a National Conference in Brisbane this week prompting General Manager Bill Palmer to reflect on what has been a huge year for the grassroots of the game.
Fiji National Rugby League chair Peni Musunamasi has confirmed that a number of premier clubs in Australia, England and France have shown interest in securing the services of Bati players for the new season following Fiji’s impressive run at the 2008 Rugby League World Cup in Australia.
Knights throw open player pool for Newcastle clubs to choose
Wednesday, 19 November 2008 03:49
By Brett Keeble Newcastle Herald - Newcastle Rugby League officials last night hailed a planned draft of Knights players into Hunter clubs as a "shot in the arm" for the local competition. The Knights' decision not to field a reserve-grade team in the second-tier NSW Cup competition next year means players not required for first grade or National Youth Competition (under 20s) will be farmed back to local clubs to play each weekend.
North West Evening Mail - Although it was nice to see Ireland and Scotland in the World Cup, which saw local lads Ben Harrison and Oliver Wilkes take part, will it create enough interest for both countries to stand on their own feet with fledging local rugby league players? Will the game take off in a big way? That is the big question.
Evening Standard - Australia coach Ricky Stuart fears for England's rugby league future and claims they will only become a world force if they slash the number of imported players in Super League.
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