I think with the news about 'World Rugby League' staging matches and talking World Cups we're in for a while longer.
Im led to believe there will be another GAISF meeting on the 24th January. Tomoz. So hopefully some promising news comes out over the next couple days.
Can someone point to a specific example of how this well help?
The non recognition has been used as the excuse for no government funding for rugby league in South Africa. Their are other countries that have used lack of GSAIF recognition as the reason for not assisting rugby league. Their are also insurance implications for the code as a result of the non recognition in many countries.
Can someone point to a specific example of how this well help?
In Italy there are two governing bodies. One has links to RU, the rebel body World Rugby League and has government support and the other is independent and linked to the RLIF.Can someone point to a specific example of how this well help?
Its a foot in the door..
I understand the general benefit but I'm interested in stories about specific countries where this has been holding us back.
Italy is a good one.
For some reason I don't see it making a difference in South Africa.
Are there still 2 governing bodies in Italy? I thought the other one had given up on league and concentrated on union?In Italy there are two governing bodies. One has links to RU, the rebel body World Rugby League and has government support and the other is independent and linked to the RLIF.
The body linked to the RLIF can now go to the government and say they now have recognition by the GAISF.
Clubs in the rebel competition may now at least consider the RLIF group as an opportunity and option.