International Pacific Championship

[sup42]

New Zealand fans (of all teams) got to see all 3 play in NZ.
Both of the Kiwi games were played at home.
I reckon it’s better that QLD and NSW fans both get an opportunity to watch some of the Pac Championships as well.
There was no guarantee NZ would make the final so isn’t it better they got 2 guaranteed games in front of the fans.

You can see the way this is tracking.

One game outside of Aus next.

Then one every few years.

Same model as the colonization of the world test match schedule. A game for NZ a couple of times a decade or so.

We should be grateful for these crumbs while we have them.

The NRL own Polynesia. They bought it in a Television deal, they just forgot to tell the indigenous people who this tournament was started for decades ago that they were going to buy the players, their flags, their sovereignty, their cultural identity.

Aussie are good at taking stuff that doesn't belong to them. They practiced on the Aborigines.

 

[Horriors2013]

You can see the way this is tracking.

One game outside of Aus next.

Then one every few years.

Same model as the colonization of the world test match schedule. A game for NZ a couple of times a decade or so.

We should be grateful for these crumbs while we have them.

The NRL own Polynesia. They bought it in a Television deal, they just forgot to tell the indigenous people who this tournament was started for decades ago that they were going to buy the players, their flags, their sovereignty, their cultural identity.

Aussie are good at taking stuff that doesn't belong to them. They practiced on the Aborigines.

Shit. Controversial. And you're right.

 

[Brightman]

You can see the way this is tracking.

One game outside of Aus next.

Then one every few years.

Same model as the colonization of the world test match schedule. A game for NZ a couple of times a decade or so.

We should be grateful for these crumbs while we have them.

The NRL own Polynesia. They bought it in a Television deal, they just forgot to tell the indigenous people who this tournament was started for decades ago that they were going to buy the players, their flags, their sovereignty, their cultural identity.

Aussie are good at taking stuff that doesn't belong to them. They practiced on the Aborigines.

The cynical side of me agrees and I point to the Denver test match as an example. Yes, there were several reasons it failed to be the independence the NZRL and RFL were seeking but is becoming a boon for the NRL via Vegas and soon the global round.
But, if the Warriors get to play in the USA more often then the Kiwis can leverage that with the support of the NRL. Imagine the Kiwis playing the MMT in San Diego or Kiwis vs Samoa in Honolulu, even a final against the Kangaroos in New York!

Only the NRL can make that happen..

 

[Zaggo]

Imagine the Kiwis playing the MMT in San Diego or Kiwis vs Samoa in Honolulu, even a final against the Kangaroos in New York!

God no, I could think of nothing worse.

 

[Noitall]

The cynical side of me agrees and I point to the Denver test match as an example. Yes, there were several reasons it failed to be the independence the NZRL and RFL were seeking but is becoming a boon for the NRL via Vegas and soon the global round.
But, if the Warriors get to play in the USA more often then the Kiwis can leverage that with the support of the NRL. Imagine the Kiwis playing the MMT in San Diego or Kiwis vs Samoa in Honolulu, even a final against the Kangaroos in New York!

Only the NRL can make that happen..

I’d be really interested to know how revenue is dispersed like attendance money and the like? Also who is in charge of match fees for players of nations and what they are paid? Surely a portion goes to the nations that are playing rather than nrl controlling the complete revenue? Learning what origin players earn compared to internationals, it seems clear what format the nrl is trying to promote the most and the rules structured to entice players who play for nations deemed as second tier. A tournament without Australia selling out in Australia should tell the nrl this is the market they should be trying to grow

 

[SBW1]

Wonder if Origin eligibility might be relaxed before Eden Park host Origin in 2027.

 

[Brightman]

I’d be really interested to know how revenue is dispersed like attendance money and the like? Also who is in charge of match fees for players of nations and what they are paid? Surely a portion goes to the nations that are playing rather than nrl controlling the complete revenue? Learning what origin players earn compared to internationals, it seems clear what format the nrl is trying to promote the most and the rules structured to entice players who play for nations deemed as second tier. A tournament without Australia selling out in Australia should tell the nrl this is the market they should be trying to grow

I'd say that the ARLC have the NRL in charge with participating national associations carrying out their typical responsibilities such as paying off the medical staff.. https://www.pm.gov.au/media/pacific-rugby-league-championships

 

[Brightman]

God no, I could think of nothing worse.

Got to grow the international game, it works and makes sense to do it alongside and with the NRL and their vested interest..