Lebanon might have the most promise after this World Cup.

[ParraEelsNRL]

They were even mentioned/recognised by the united nations a few years ago for the work they were doing in Lebanon and the surrounds. There should still be links here at LU.

But, RL isn't a sport according to some powers even though the UN specifically mentioned it and the work the Lebanese have done.

 

[magpie_man]

I know some people originally from Lebanon. They tell me it was once a beautiful place. But alas that was sometime ago.

Beirut was affectionately known as "the Paris of the Middle East" once upon a time.
War is indeed hell.

 

[Hello, I'm The Doctor]

I hope Lebanon is able to develop some local players for the next WC; Aussie-heritage players arent bad, but a mix would be best....

MAYBE, this will be a stepping stone into some Middle Eastern countries

 

[Evil Homer]

I hope Lebanon is able to develop some local players for the next WC; Aussie-heritage players arent bad, but a mix would be best....

MAYBE, this will be a stepping stone into some Middle Eastern countries

They have hundreds of local players, they are not up the standard of NSW Cup and NRL players so don't make the squad.

 

[DC_fan]

They already have a local comp and have done for a decade or more, it's sponsored by the Bank of Beirut.

They have played games against Palestinian refugees in the camps, Egypt, the Saudi's iirc and a few other neighbours.

That is great to hear. I wish them the best.

 

[Evil Homer]

That is great to hear. I wish them the best.

TBH amazed that you weren't aware Lebanon had a domestic RL comp, apart from the fact that nations can't compete in the RLWC without a domestic comp Lebanon would be one of the strongest domestic nations outside of England, Australia, NZ, PNG and France, they run seniors, juniors, students, schools, women's teams, even their WC squad had a guy from the local comp..

 

[DC_fan]

TBH amazed that you weren't aware Lebanon had a domestic RL comp, apart from the fact that nations can't compete in the RLWC without a domestic comp Lebanon would be one of the strongest domestic nations outside of England, Australia, NZ, PNG and France, they run seniors, juniors, students, schools, women's teams, even their WC squad had a guy from the local comp..

That is very good to hear

 

[thorson1987]

TBH amazed that you weren't aware Lebanon had a domestic RL comp, apart from the fact that nations can't compete in the RLWC without a domestic comp Lebanon would be one of the strongest domestic nations outside of England, Australia, NZ, PNG and France, they run seniors, juniors, students, schools, women's teams, even their WC squad had a guy from the local comp..

Making good strides with the Womens game, with the Junipers playing there 1st ever test match against Italy earlier this year.

They also had a side of Aus based players play a 9's match earlier this year against Cook Islands.

https://culturalpulse.com.au/blog/2017/10/05/lebanon-womens-rugby-league-program/

 

[Hello, I'm The Doctor]

They have hundreds of local players, they are not up the standard of NSW Cup and NRL players so don't make the squad.

This is what i mean. Im sure they have heaps of players, its about getting the most athletic to pick RL and not Soccer, Union or whatever else.

With decent local exposure, in a population of 6mil, surely there are a few who can keep up. Obviously, they might not have the technical skills, but the Aus-heritage players can hand them the ball. Im sure they can figure out how to run forward.

 

[Evil Homer]

This is what i mean. Im sure they have heaps of players, its about getting the most athletic to pick RL and not Soccer, Union or whatever else.

With decent local exposure, in a population of 6mil, surely there are a few who can keep up. Obviously, they might not have the technical skills, but the Aus-heritage players can hand them the ball. Im sure they can figure out how to run forward.

Nobody in Lebanon plays rugby union lol

 

[King hit]

Lebanon’s positive showing is certainly going to push Freddie’s credentials for the NSW job.

 

[kbw]

Really? I see him turning in a hissy fit and screaming at his team mates (who all play reserve grade and earn 1/1000) of what Mitchell does when a try gets scored against them, only to turn around, drop the ball, then give away a penalty then let in a try. At the time my actual thought was....not much has changed.

<itchell Moses COULD be a good player but he has a serious personality defect that will prevent it.

I certainly agree with you about Mose's attitude prior to the WC.
But I get a different feeling about how he has been during this tournament, esp as I know a couple of the players and also think if he was alienating them the team would not have performed as they did.


On another note Lebanon also has a decent woman's comp running domestically as well