2017 World Cup

[Brew]

Can't believe how duded we got in Sydney, not even a final of any kind.
I guess that's what happens when no one turns up to games.


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[greeneyed]

More information: http://www.rlwc2017.com/draw/

[greeneyed]

Can't believe how duded we got in Sydney, not even a final of any kind.
I guess that's what happens when no one turns up to games.

All the other State Governments came up with sponsorships. NSW refused.

I would expect RLWC was making many fewer demands than Union, soccer and cricket too.

[greeneyed]

VIDEO: Rugby League World Cup 2017 draw: https://www.facebook.com/rugbyleaguewor ... 945366592/

[julian87]

Seriously?

2 Lebanon games in Sydney and not one in Newcastle. What a slap in the face to the rugby league heartland.

[greeneyed]

Seriously?

2 Lebanon games in Sydney and not one in Newcastle. What a slap in the face to the rugby league heartland.

The NSW government didn't want games...

[greeneyed]

Rugby League World Cup: Australia to play France at Canberra Stadium in 2017

Australia will play France in the Rugby League World Cup as one of three pool matches to be held at Canberra Stadium next year, but the ACT missed out on hosting a final.

The French will also play Lebanon in the nation's capital in the opening round, with Fiji Bati to face a yet-to-be-determined European qualifier as part of the draw that was announced on Tuesday.

The qualifier will be decided in November, with Wales, Ireland, Russia, Serbia, Italy and Spain all in the running to make it.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... q8mod.html

[Rick]

Darwin's Game most likely to be between Australia (possibly England) v Tonga or Samoa

Hey NSW enjoy Lebanon


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[Green_Hammock]

Who are the contenders to qualify still?
I'm pretty excited for this. I work at Prime and we are starting to advertise it already.

[greeneyed]

Who are the contenders to qualify still?
I'm pretty excited for this. I work at Prime and we are starting to advertise it already.

Wales, Ireland, Russia, Serbia, Italy and Spain

[greeneyed]

VIDEO: Canberra Raiders Papalii, Hodgson and Rapana speak at the 2017 World Cup Canberra launch

Josh Papalii, Josh Hodgson and Jordan Rapana attended the Canberra launch of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup today.

GIO Stadium will be the scene for three pool games at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, including welcoming the Australian Kangaroos for their first appearance in Canberra since 2013.

2017 Rugby League World Cup games at GIO Stadium

France v Lebanon - Sunday 29 October
Australia v France - Friday 3 November
Fiji v European Qualifier - Friday 10 November

Video: http://www.raiders.com.au/news/2016/07/ ... _news.html

[Notaroboticfish]

Why does one of the groups involve 3 of the top 5 ranked nations, and another has the other two top 5 teams?

[afgtnk]

Disappointing that Darwin are given a QF over us. Do they even have a proper stadium? Should've been restricted to the group stages IMO.

Odd that both Gold Coast and Newcastle aren't hosting a single game. And that Sydney have no finals matches at all. 3 matches in Townsville and Cairns respectively seems a bit overkill as well, though I guess they probably stumped up the money for it.

Apart from that it seems to be a very good geographic spread - it's great to extent the reach of the game instead of limiting it to a couple of cities on the East Coast.

[Green_Hammock]

Why does one of the groups involve 3 of the top 5 ranked nations, and another has the other two top 5 teams?

I think they are trying to do it so only one of England, Nz and Aus make it to the final..

[Notaroboticfish]

Why does one of the groups involve 3 of the top 5 ranked nations, and another has the other two top 5 teams?

I think they are trying to do it so only one of England, Nz and Aus make it to the final..

I want games between two of Australia/New Zealand/England in the semi finals and the final.
Who wants to watch a lopsided final like NZ vs USA?

[greeneyed]

Why does one of the groups involve 3 of the top 5 ranked nations, and another has the other two top 5 teams?

It makes for tighter contests in the pool stages, while still giving the stronger pools more shots at the finals... but still gives the minnow countries a shot at getting into the finals.

[greeneyed]

Why does one of the groups involve 3 of the top 5 ranked nations, and another has the other two top 5 teams?

I think they are trying to do it so only one of England, Nz and Aus make it to the final..

I want games between two of Australia/New Zealand/England in the semi finals and the final.
Who wants to watch a lopsided final like NZ vs USA?

That won't happen because of the number of places given to the stronger pools, it's the same as the last World Cup. It'll likely be Australia, England, New Zealand and another team in the semi finals.

[greeneyed]

Canberra Stadium to host Kangaroos in Rugby League World Cup

The ACT government has landed three Rugby League World Cup pool matches, including Australia against France. And now he knows the Rugby League World Cup games coming to Canberra, Raiders CEO Don Furner said he would look into using one of the three games as a replacement for members missing out on the Warriors game.

"Now I know we've got three games, now I know what they are, certainly we'll work on that, but I've still got to get the deal done over there [in Wellington] first," Furner said.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... q8mod.html

[Notaroboticfish]

Canberra Stadium to host Kangaroos in Rugby League World Cup

The ACT government has landed three Rugby League World Cup pool matches, including Australia against France. And now he knows the Rugby League World Cup games coming to Canberra, Raiders CEO Don Furner said he would look into using one of the three games as a replacement for members missing out on the Warriors game.

"Now I know we've got three games, now I know what they are, certainly we'll work on that, but I've still got to get the deal done over there [in Wellington] first," Furner said.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... q8mod.html

Jesus, they're going through with this?

[Notaroboticfish]

Can't wait for the replacement game to be Fiji vs some **** European side!

[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders Josh Papalii says he wants to represent Kangaroos in his home town

Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii said he would use the chance to play on his home ground for Australia as motivation ahead of next year's Rugby League World Cup, after he "wasn't playing that good" three years ago when the Anzac Test was held at Canberra Stadium.

"I haven't played any rep footy in Canberra yet and hopefully I'm a part of that squad and I get to represent Australia in my home town," Papalii said.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... q8ybx.html

[zim]

Should be starting in the second row you beast.

[Sid]

Stoked there's going to be a qtr final in Darwin! Biggest day in Darwin's rugby league history


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Canberra Stadium to host Kangaroos in Rugby League World Cup

The ACT government has landed three Rugby League World Cup pool matches, including Australia against France. And now he knows the Rugby League World Cup games coming to Canberra, Raiders CEO Don Furner said he would look into using one of the three games as a replacement for members missing out on the Warriors game.

"Now I know we've got three games, now I know what they are, certainly we'll work on that, but I've still got to get the deal done over there [in Wellington] first," Furner said.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... q8mod.html

Jesus, they're going through with this?

I don't think the Raiders understand that for Canberra fans, no game substitutes for a Raiders game.

[Poida_Raider]

There is a lot of games in hotter and more humid climates. So it'll be tough on the players but good for the game to get to these places


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[Manchild]

Disappointing that Darwin are given a QF over us. Do they even have a proper stadium? Should've been restricted to the group stages IMO.

Odd that both Gold Coast and Newcastle aren't hosting a single game. And that Sydney have no finals matches at all. 3 matches in Townsville and Cairns respectively seems a bit overkill as well, though I guess they probably stumped up the money for it.

Apart from that it seems to be a very good geographic spread - it's great to extent the reach of the game instead of limiting it to a couple of cities on the East Coast.

Firstly **** you. Sydney didn't want to part with the money and just expected to be handed everything. Well tough titties. They are building a brand new Rugby League stadium up here but if that is not ready in time they have TIO stadium that hosts AFL and NRL games every year.

[Green_Hammock]

Pretty excited for the fans up there that Darwin has a quarter final game. I like that there are no Sydney finals, the support in Brisbane and maybe even Melbourne will be better than what they would get there anyway.

[greeneyed]

Have a World Cup every two years: Voss

If veteran commentator Andrew Voss had his way, rugby league would have a World Cup every two years.

"If you really want to take international league to another level, I'd have a World Cup every two years," Voss said.

"There are athletics championships every year, golf and tennis majors every year; there is no reason why we need to follow the Olympics or soccer World Cup scheduling [with four year cycles]. It would mean international league has more meaningful matches more often with a trophy up for grabs.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/have-a-world-cup-eve ... fault.aspx

10 must-see experiences at the World Cup: http://www.nrl.com/10-must-see-experien ... fault.aspx

World Cup 2017: Pool breakdown, how the final countries will qualify, how teams advance to the finals: http://www.nrl.com/world-cup-2017-pool- ... fault.aspx

[Rick]

Disappointing that Darwin are given a QF over us. Do they even have a proper stadium? Should've been restricted to the group stages IMO.

Odd that both Gold Coast and Newcastle aren't hosting a single game. And that Sydney have no finals matches at all. 3 matches in Townsville and Cairns respectively seems a bit overkill as well, though I guess they probably stumped up the money for it.

Apart from that it seems to be a very good geographic spread - it's great to extent the reach of the game instead of limiting it to a couple of cities on the East Coast.

Firstly **** you. Sydney didn't want to part with the money and just expected to be handed everything. Well tough titties. They are building a brand new Rugby League stadium up here but if that is not ready in time they have TIO stadium that hosts AFL and NRL games every year.

Stadium got knocked on the head, as far as I know nothing has been planned.


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[Green_Hammock]

I agree with Vossy.

[afgtnk]

Disappointing that Darwin are given a QF over us. Do they even have a proper stadium? Should've been restricted to the group stages IMO.

Odd that both Gold Coast and Newcastle aren't hosting a single game. And that Sydney have no finals matches at all. 3 matches in Townsville and Cairns respectively seems a bit overkill as well, though I guess they probably stumped up the money for it.

Apart from that it seems to be a very good geographic spread - it's great to extent the reach of the game instead of limiting it to a couple of cities on the East Coast.

Firstly **** you. Sydney didn't want to part with the money and just expected to be handed everything. Well tough titties. They are building a brand new Rugby League stadium up here but if that is not ready in time they have TIO stadium that hosts AFL and NRL games every year.

As good as it is to see the reach of the game being extended to all parts of Australia, I simply don't think it's right or a good look to have the QF of a World Cup played at a sub-standard oval ground. If it were a modern or purpose built facility with a decent capacity, by all means.

No need to get your knickers in a knot.

[Rick]

It all comes down to how much Governments want to pay. Currently the NT has a Cheif Minister who loves league hence the NT sponsored the Parramatta Eels.


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[greeneyed]

VIDEO: Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii wants to represent Kangaroos in his home town

WIN TV Canberra News reports Raiders forward Josh Papalii says he would love to have a chance to represent Australia at Canberra Stadium.

The venue will play host to three matches during the Rugby League World Cup - including a game between the Kangaroos and France.

Video: https://www.facebook.com/thegreenhousef ... 0036322359

[zim]

What a stud.

[greeneyed]

This article is critical of RLWC for not staging matches in western Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle. But bottom line is the NSW government refused to come up with any support for the event... nothing. My suggestion is Andrew Webster sends the criticism to the NSW government. Rugby league has traditionally come cheap while other sports get huge government support to run major events in their cities. Well good on RLWC, they've stopped accepting being treated like a second class sport.

How Sydney gave away the Rugby League World Cup
Andrew Webster

In the first talks with the NSW Government, they bandied around figures of $4 million for a group of matches. Then $2 million for a group of matches.

Then, six weeks ago, they offered dollars. The SCG Trust stepped in and offered hirer's fees at cost to ensure the Lebanon games went ahead. Otherwise? NSW had no games.

Then Brown approached NSW Sports Minister Stuart Ayres and then Premier Mike Baird through NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg.

"I spoke to Ayres and Todd spoke on my behalf to the Premier," Brown said. "Their view was we overestimated our budgets. We can't find the money that you're after. It's really sad because we think it's a great event."

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... qa3wl.html

Rugby League World Cup 2017: Tournament officials criticised for snubbing Penrith's bid: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... q9804.html