Sport Accord recognition

[flamin]

"We are the voice of #sport and want to embrace observer members with an open mind. We should not be afraid of the growth of new sports."

That's a direct quote from their president today on his twitter page, pretty hypocritical. No news as yet regarding RL's recognition.

The context of his other tweets shows he’s probably talking about esports...

 

[siv]

Well looking at the 2017 SportsAccord Convention

Yes its not a simple meeting but a 1000 group advertising session

Every man and his dog is on the Delegates list but not RL

http://www.sportaccordconvention.com/

Wonder how much it costs to setup a stall ?

 

[StadiumXIII]

F**k Sport Accord we should just setup our own International Sport governing body.

 

[Disinterested third party]

What's the petition at now?

 

[Hello, I'm The Doctor]

Pakistan Rugby League? To be honest none of those rebel nations should even be fielding national team playing RUGBY LEAGUE this a misrepresentation of the sport FFS! Go play their Calcio Fiorentino or Episkyros. No point meeting up with them it would be a waste of time and if they were given any funding it would probably go to RU. If they want to play Rugby League fullfill RLIF criteria.

I dont much about PRL. What do you meant "rebel nations"?

Dont they play under RL rules?

 

[StadiumXIII]

I dont much about PRL. What do you meant "rebel nations"?

Dont they play under RL rules?

http://www.worldrugbyleague.org a movement by the Greeks, Italians and a few other members basically saying rival bodies like what happened in the US.. and the Australian Super League.

 

[taipan]

What's the petition at now?

10,034.

 

[Stallion]

10,034.

10000 is up and rising. Where and what next for this petition?

 

[Disinterested third party]

Article from Mascord today in SMH re British pollies taking up the good fight.

 

[Stallion]

Article from Mascord today in SMH re British pollies taking up the good fight.

Which makes one wonder why the Australian pollies are not doing the same?!

 

[siv]

Which makes one wonder why the Australian pollies are not doing the same?!

Doesn't effect the NRL

It effects the rest of the world

 

[StadiumXIII]

Doesn't effect the NRL

It effects the rest of the world

It's a shame they're short sighted and can't see the benefits in this.

 

[siv]

It's a shame they're short sighted and can't see the benefits in this.

If it stops insurance companies from covering players at international tournaments

Maybe a worldwide player class insurance claim action against WRU and Sports Accord is in order

Would RU explain why they are not the same sports as soccer or gridiron

 

[Stallion]

Doesn't effect the NRL

It effects the rest of the world

We differ. It does ultimately effect the NRL. The carrot of international football is very appealing and is a major advantage over another rival code in OZ. That to me affects the NRL greatly!

 

[hutch]

The president of the GAISF is on twitter tweeting from the conference. Patrick Baumann is his name. Would be good if a few people remind him who we are.

 

[Stallion]

The president of the GAISF is on twitter tweeting from the conference. Patrick Baumann is his name. Would be good if a few people remind him who we are.

Good idea! I don't do twitter or facebook. Not wise in my profession. But all you twitterers get out there and badger this dude!

 

[Hello, I'm The Doctor]

Article from Mascord today in SMH re British pollies taking up the good fight.

Good to see

Which makes one wonder why the Australian pollies are not doing the same?!

My first thought too

 

[Hello, I'm The Doctor]

We differ. It does ultimately effect the NRL. The carrot of international football is very appealing and is a major advantage over another rival code in OZ. That to me affects the NRL greatly!

Just because it SHOULD effect the NRL doesnt mean it DOES...

I assume the NRL clubs like seeing the international teams cut down, it places the games growth in their hands and empowers them more.

 

[Srbin]

We urge all rugby league fans to write on GAISF president twitter to recognize rugby league as sport and that rugby league become part of GAISF. GAISF can't ignore millions of people that play and support rugby league around globe... they can't violete our rights...

https://twitter.com/GAISF_President

 

[Stallion]

Just because it SHOULD effect the NRL doesnt mean it DOES...

I assume the NRL clubs like seeing the international teams cut down, it places the games growth in their hands and empowers them more.

This type of insular thinking reeks of future failure. A former lecturer of mine addressed the rugby league fraternity a few years and warned them that embracing the international game will ensure the growth and future relevance of rugby league. The rugby league people were taken aback by this reality however could see the logic begrudgingly after some convincing.