Can Rugby League conquer America?

This weeks post will be devoted to the "other side" of rugby, which is Rugby League. Often divided by the north and south in England, Rugby League was a game created in the north of England and set out a few different rules and point system for those who were sick of the scrums and lineouts found in the Rugby Union game

Now Rugby League has hit America, and with some force. http://www.amnrl.com/ is a great site which gives a good insight into the way Rugby League has been taken under the wing by the Yanks. A-list Actors such as Russel Crowe are getting involved with exhibitions matches, increasing the awareness of the sport itself

However, being compared to American Football is far too early, the patriotic fans of "football" will take more time to embrace a new sport altogether. But it will be interesting to see what journalists in USA think of England's invasion.

This Guardian Blog gives the reaction of an English Journalist who has his own views of the way Rugby League will impact over in America. He describes it as "cold and bitter"...the weather that is.

Other sites that caught the attention this week were http://www.rl1908.com/rugby-league-web-sites.htm. This gave history to the rugby league and gave numerous helpful links for anybody interested in Rugby League

Also the Rugby League review made sure a fan of Rugby League would not miss out on the action whether it was in England, America or even Russia!


Next weeks blog will look deeper at the blogs posted by journalists and the public, yourself.

Thanks for reading

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