DENVER TEST LOOKING LIKE IT'S ON! : Thu Feb 08, 2018 8:34 pm  

http://www.totalrl.com/denver-game-set-given-green-light-deal-agreed-england-new-zealand-test/ nternational rugby league is heading across the Atlantic. ZEALOTRL.COM has learned that both England and New Zealand have reached an agreement to play a mid-season international in Denver this June. It had been reported that some NRL clubs were hesitant to release their key players from both nations for the game, which will be held in Colorado as part of a bid from promoter Jason Moore. That could still happen – but what is certain is that the game will take place, with New Zealand now signing the relevant paperwork to confirm their participation in the match, an announcement is imminent from the promoters that they have secured the game. It will take place in the designated mid-season international window, when no Super League or NRL games are due to be played. Let's hope they get the best players released from the NRL

http://www.totalrl.com/denver-game-set-given-green-light-deal-agreed-england-new-zealand-test/ nternational rugby league is heading across the Atlantic. ZEALOTRL.COM has learned that both England and New Zealand have reached an agreement to play a mid-season international in Denver this June. It had been reported that some NRL clubs were hesitant to release their key players from both nations for the game, which will be held in Colorado as part of a bid from promoter Jason Moore. That could still happen – but what is certain is that the game will take place, with New Zealand now signing the relevant paperwork to confirm their participation in the match, an announcement is imminent from the promoters that they have secured the game. It will take place in the designated mid-season international window, when no Super League or NRL games are due to be played. Let's hope they get the best players released from the NRL

Re: DENVER TEST LOOKING LIKE IT'S ON! : Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:55 pm  

Why Denver and not Toronto or New York??

Re: DENVER TEST LOOKING LIKE IT'S ON! : Thu Feb 08, 2018 10:02 pm  

Charlie Sheen wrote:

Why Denver and not Toronto or New York??

Indeed......but this is the guy who will run the RLWC in 7 years time so let's let him get on with it...

Re: DENVER TEST LOOKING LIKE IT'S ON! : Thu Feb 08, 2018 10:29 pm  

Charlie Sheen wrote:

Why Denver and not Toronto or New York??

it would seem logical, but maybe the kiwis wanted to meet halfway, toronto and ny is a shorter flight in our favour, add another 3 hours on for denver and its still a good 8 hours less than travelling from auckland

Re: DENVER TEST LOOKING LIKE IT'S ON! : Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:16 am  

I am intrigued by the idea that we are going to play a one-off game at over 5000 feet.

Re: DENVER TEST LOOKING LIKE IT'S ON! : Fri Feb 09, 2018 12:08 pm  

number 6 wrote:

it would seem logical, but maybe the kiwis wanted to meet halfway, toronto and ny is a shorter flight in our favour, add another 3 hours on for denver and its still a good 8 hours less than travelling from auckland

From what I can gather, it's more to do with there already being a Rugby Union infrastructure/investors already present in Colorado & this is an attempt to tap into it ahead of the World Cup, rather than a decision based on geography.

I understand why people would expect a game in Toronto or NYC to try and help promote the sides there, but this is a bit more long-term thinking and as with Magic Weekend now, it's a money spinner, rather than a tool to help expansion sides.

Re: DENVER TEST LOOKING LIKE IT'S ON! : Fri Feb 09, 2018 12:58 pm  

I say bring it on the more the better

[Sadfish]

Re: DENVER TEST LOOKING LIKE IT'S ON! : Fri Feb 09, 2018 3:13 pm  

It is just a joke really, no wonder the NRL won't release players, Denver is in the middle of nowhere, why not reward Toronto for the hard work they are putting in.

I hope St. Helens don't allow players to go, might sound strange but this is a real waste of time in my opinion.

Re: DENVER TEST LOOKING LIKE IT'S ON! : Fri Feb 09, 2018 3:24 pm  

Sadfish wrote:

It is just a joke really, no wonder the NRL won't release players, Denver is in the middle of nowhere, why not reward Toronto for the hard work they are putting in.

I hope St. Helens don't allow players to go, might sound strange but this is a real waste of time in my opinion.

It not being in Toronto isn’t a defence for the NRL not wanting to release players. They’re not trying to block it because they don’t agree with the choice city but more because they’re an insular bunch of arrogant to*sers.

I’d see more sense in it being in Toronto but ultimately I don’t really care. It’s another international fixture to try and build the sport. It should be the pinnacle of the game the international scene and I’ll be more then happy to see numerous Wigan players selected (an added bonus being that will probably mean we’re going well in the league).

[Sadfish]

Re: DENVER TEST LOOKING LIKE IT'S ON! : Fri Feb 09, 2018 3:51 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

It not being in Toronto isn’t a defence for the NRL not wanting to release players. They’re not trying to block it because they don’t agree with the choice city but more because they’re an insular bunch of arrogant to*sers.

I’d see more sense in it being in Toronto but ultimately I don’t really care. It’s another international fixture to try and build the sport. It should be the pinnacle of the game the international scene and I’ll be more then happy to see numerous Wigan players selected (an added bonus being that will probably mean we’re going well in the league).

It being in Toronto would have given more credence to the match the NRL know it is a waste of time and I don't blame them.