NRL & ESL sister clubs

[yakstorm]

Sounds similarish to what Manly & Castleford announced earlier in the year:

Sea Eagles form exciting partnership with Castleford Tigers

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have further expanded their horizons to attract the best young talent available overseas with another exciting new partnership.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Will be interesting to see if it works or fizzes out like the Warriors & Wigan relationship and Rabbitohs & Leeds.

 

[marshall stalin]

Weren't the NRL going to purchase the ESL and take it over or something along those lines.

 

[Perth Red]

Weren't the NRL going to purchase the ESL and take it over or something along those lines.

Only in Wb’s head lol

 

[RedVee]

Only in Wb’s head lol

James Graham was musing about taking 6 teams from the ESL and make them a NRL conference.
on his podcast yesterday re expansion

 

[MRN]

The big question is, when did Halifax become the Panthers?

About 4 years ago if you want an actual belated answer.

 

[MRN]

I know you’ve just looked at nicknames but those matches are all over the place.

Brisbane-Wigan
St George-St Helens
Parramatta-Leeds
Wests-Castleford
Roosters-Catalans
For a start

Brisbane - Wigan absolutely. Only other combination I'd accept is Warrington.

 

[RedVee]

Brisbane - Wigan absolutely. Only other combination I'd accept is Warrington.

Not London?

 

[MRN]

Not London?

f**k London!

 

[RedVee]

St George Illawarra and St Helen’s.
Actually I think there was some loose friendship there years and years ago. Could be wrong.

 

[yakstorm]

Penrith has just formalised a partnership with York

Panthers and York RLFC announce partnership

Penrith Panthers and York RLFC are excited to announce a three-year partnership aimed at strengthening growth in rugby league.

www.penrithpanthers.com.au

 

[Fangs]

Penrith has just formalised a partnership with York

Panthers and York RLFC announce partnership

Penrith Panthers and York RLFC are excited to announce a three-year partnership aimed at strengthening growth in rugby league.

www.penrithpanthers.com.au

York.

A home away from home for the people of Penrith.