Rugby League in the New York Times

[RL The greatest game]

Not NRL i know, but a positive Rugby League article in a quality newspaper
British Rugby League Plans to Add a New York Team - The New York Times

 

[titoelcolombiano]

I love the picture caption that says RL is a faster, more open version of the sport than Rugby Union.

 

[Hello, I'm The Doctor]

I love the picture caption that says RL is a faster, more open version of the sport than Rugby Union.

So is Rugby 7s....

In branding turns, this is useless for RL. Articles like this benefit Union as much as us or more

 

[Coastbloke]

Guess it would have been nice if the NYT did a bit of homework and recognised the USARL domestic comp..

 

[Stallion]

I love the picture caption that says RL is a faster, more open version of the sport than Rugby Union.

And absolutely true but not used anywhere near enough on various promotions for this code.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

And absolutely true but not used anywhere near enough on various promotions for this code.

I'm not sure if it is wise to use comparisons to RU in our promotions. We can promote the game as fast and open but comparing to RU directly seems desperate and simply draws attention to that code also.

 

[Stallion]

I'm not sure if it is wise to use comparisons to RU in our promotions. We can promote the game as fast and open but comparing to RU directly seems desperate and simply draws attention to that code also.

See your point : The suggestion to refer to its rugby league's strengths without referring to what is essentially an outdated code (RU)that has immense power and influence.