My thoughts on the NRL expanding into China

[Pippen94]

Wasn't the attendance 38k?

Will sell out next year..

 

[Get Rid of The Donkeys]

Will sell out next year..

It will probably end up like the Auckland 9s.

 

[Pippen94]

It will probably end up like the Auckland 9s.

Game is doing great this year in attendance & ratings. Administration is actively expanding game here in Australia, but also overseas. There's strong suggestion of 3 new clubs entering the league before 2032. There's discussion about acquiring superleague. It's an exciting time for the game & particularly for members of this forum who focus on expansion you being one of us..

 

[Get Rid of The Donkeys]

Game is doing great this year in attendance & ratings. Administration is actively expanding game here in Australia, but also overseas. There's strong suggestion of 3 new clubs entering the league before 2032. There's discussion about acquiring superleague. It's an exciting time for the game & particularly for members of this forum who focus on expansion you being one of us..

The game is going through a boom period. It won't last forever. Nothing does. I'm more concerned about how the game will fare when interest levels drop and the broadcasters aren't able to provide as much money.

We've seen Rugby 7s events around the world go from drawing big crowds to tiny ones as the novelty wore off. The same happened with the Auckland 9s.