Inside the NRL - Troy Grant interview

[Vlad59]

Interview with Troy Grant, Head of the IRL

Hi Guys, We've just released an interview with Troy Grant, Chair of the International Rugby League. Some interesting comments, especially around the World Cups and prospective hosts.

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[Vlad59]

Worth listening at 20 minutes re PNG development

 

[Vlad59]

My summary of the interview


1. The days of people grifting the game are over. Governance and self sustainability are key for new and developing competitions and nations.
2. PNG is being looked at separately to the NRL team. Pathways and development under the PNGRL are key and separate.
3. France should not be playing at the top level and need to play countries that build their skills. Kicking off to the opposition and standing under the goal posts 1 minute later achieved nothing.
4. The World Cup - see 3 above. To sell it you need competition every game. 10 countries at this time gives this a much better chance.
5. Covid held international development up badly but the future will be better with sustainable growth.
6. France, Wales, PNG and ‘an African nation’ will be focussed on for the next few years. The player pool is there if getting there and they represent the best opportunities for growing the skill base.
7. The qld labor government kiboshed nines at the Olympics. They are trying again with the new government.