jim
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Serbia
Oct 12, 2008 19:16:51 GMT 10
Post by jim on Oct 12, 2008 19:16:51 GMT 10
OK, while you were asking yourselves what would be the format of the 2009 European competitions, there were some talks about the same thing in the RLEF and among the nations. As far as I heard next year it is going to be organized European Nations Cup in two pools (one: Ireland, Wales, Serbia and two: Scotland, Russia, Lebanon) of the same range. Winners of the pools would obviously (but I don't know yet if it's correct) play final for the title. England and France will play Four Nations, so this should be top European competition next year. Wales coach announced it before everyone, and we should believe him, because he is closer to the source of informations than anyone of us. That's great news! I'd actually thought about that but didn't think it would happen. A big step foward for european RL IMO. Any idea on hosting Spider? will it be one country? home nations? or everyone gets a home game? Also final? |
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Serbia
Oct 12, 2008 20:37:54 GMT 10
Post by Marv on Oct 12, 2008 20:37:54 GMT 10
OK, while you were asking yourselves what would be the format of the 2009 European competitions, there were some talks about the same thing in the RLEF and among the nations. As far as I heard next year it is going to be organized European Nations Cup in two pools (one: Ireland, Wales, Serbia and two: Scotland, Russia, Lebanon) of the same range. Winners of the pools would obviously (but I don't know yet if it's correct) play final for the title. England and France will play Four Nations, so this should be top European competition next year. Wales coach announced it before everyone, and we should believe him, because he is closer to the source of informations than anyone of us. That's great news! I'd actually thought about that but didn't think it would happen. A big step foward for european RL IMO. Any idea on hosting Spider? will it be one country? home nations? or everyone gets a home game? Also final? Good news, its the same as the old Euro cup but with Serbia instead of Georgia, its something that should have been continued, so good news. |
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Serbia
Oct 13, 2008 15:46:11 GMT 10
Post by Spider on Oct 13, 2008 15:46:11 GMT 10
Nations seeded 9th and lower should have competitions for sure, but I don't know yet what format of them will be. At the end, I'll wait for confirmation of Euro Nations Cup as said above to be certain.
Hosting of this tournament in 2009 is supposed to be one home and one away game for each team, i.e. Serbia should host Wales and travel to Ireland. I don't know for the final, let's wait.
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Serbia
Oct 13, 2008 15:54:54 GMT 10
Post by Druzik on Oct 13, 2008 15:54:54 GMT 10
Friggin hell...  I can see myself broke with travel next year.  ;D |
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Serbia
Oct 13, 2008 15:57:11 GMT 10
Post by Druzik on Oct 13, 2008 15:57:11 GMT 10
Rugby legaue review also has mentioned next october there will be a "Mediteranean cup" between Malta, Lebanon, Greece and Italy. I am assuming that maybe the Euro shield will be continuesd with Germany, Czechs and Latvia and the bowl be Estonia, Ukraine and  Maybe look to get holland into the frame again or even possibly the UAE. Its all looking like Europe is developing nicely... however it dissapoints me that nothing similar is happening in the Pacific. |
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jim
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Oct 13, 2008 17:32:38 GMT 10
Post by jim on Oct 13, 2008 17:32:38 GMT 10
Friggin hell... I can see myself broke with travel next year. ;D I might have to start saving too, might see if I can get a trip to Europe. If the 4 Nations and euro cup are running I'll have a few games to pick out. |
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Oct 14, 2008 5:24:14 GMT 10
Post by Spider on Oct 14, 2008 5:24:14 GMT 10
Malta, Greece, Lebanon and Italy, sounds like Jubilee Oval will host this tournament. Seriously now, Lebanon should play ENC next year and I think the terms are in autumn. Malta will host Scotland Students this October or November, just for promotion of the game, no matches will be played. Italy and Greece, no national conference/championship, very hard.
So, just Sydneyterranean Cup left, but IMO, there are no benefits for European RL out of this kind of competition.
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Serbia
Oct 14, 2008 16:47:25 GMT 10
Post by Marv on Oct 14, 2008 16:47:25 GMT 10
Malta, Greece, Lebanon and Italy, sounds like Jubilee Oval will host this tournament. Seriously now, Lebanon should play ENC next year and I think the terms are in autumn. Malta will host Scotland Students this October or November, just for promotion of the game, no matches will be played. Italy and Greece, no national conference/championship, very hard. So, just Sydneyterranean Cup left, but IMO, there are no benefits for European RL out of this kind of competition.  seriously though I agree with you spider. |
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Oct 14, 2008 17:41:13 GMT 10
Post by Druzik on Oct 14, 2008 17:41:13 GMT 10
So, just Sydneyterranean Cup left, but IMO, there are no benefits for European RL out of this kind of competition. Hard not to argue that... spider hit that nail on the head... and we have a new word! |
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Jan 21, 2009 3:50:03 GMT 10
Post by Druzik on Jan 21, 2009 3:50:03 GMT 10
Sonny Radovanovic has been granted a visa to play for Whitehaven this year. So Serbia get one of their players on a pro/semi-pro contract which is great and plays at Championship level (old NL1) so this is fantatsic news in terms of development for the serbian team. This kid is only like 19 years old! |
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Jan 21, 2009 18:28:31 GMT 10
Post by Marv on Jan 21, 2009 18:28:31 GMT 10
Sonny Radovanovic has been granted a visa to play for Whitehaven this year. So Serbia get one of their players on a pro/semi-pro contract which is great and plays at Championship level (old NL1) so this is fantatsic news in terms of development for the serbian team. This kid is only like 19 years old! Very, Very happy about this news, it looked like he would be denied the visa becasue serb is not in EU, but common sense has prevailed, I hope he goes well |
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Serbia
Jan 21, 2009 19:22:02 GMT 10
Post by Druzik on Jan 21, 2009 19:22:02 GMT 10
I think Serbia recently joined the EU witing list, which makes visas easier to obtain... I love it the Serbs are able to get them but not the Aussies! Booyaa!
Another comment on the Sydneyaterian Cup... we were saying there is no benefit... I am have thought about it and disagree on that now... I think there will be one benefit... that these teams will make some money out of this tournament, which means that they will be less dependednt on a RLEF hand out, which leaves more money in the kitty for the other Euro teams.
Talking with Tizziano... its certainly the way the Italinas are looking at it, its purely a money making venture.
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Jan 21, 2009 20:36:24 GMT 10
Post by jim on Jan 21, 2009 20:36:24 GMT 10
Sonny Radovanovic has been granted a visa to play for Whitehaven this year. So Serbia get one of their players on a pro/semi-pro contract which is great and plays at Championship level (old NL1) so this is fantatsic news in terms of development for the serbian team. This kid is only like 19 years old! That's great news, hope he goes well. Sounds like a big step for Serbian RL and Serbian players. Isn't it great to see so many "imports" that aren't Australians emigrating into the NL's after the WC. A fair few from PNG and Fiji have been snapped up and it will put them in closer view of SL teams. |
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Jan 21, 2009 21:52:15 GMT 10
Post by Marv on Jan 21, 2009 21:52:15 GMT 10
A fair few from PNG and Fiji have been snapped up and it will put them in closer view of SL teams. hey jim, steady they gotta impress in the lower leagues first! |
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Feb 9, 2009 12:16:07 GMT 10
Post by lvnknights on Feb 9, 2009 12:16:07 GMT 10
Just had a quick read through the posts guys and it's sounds like some good things are happening up there in Serbia..I am really pleased to here the good news..I hope the have a great season and good luck to them in their future endevours...Like i said i am very pleased for them.. ;DGo Serbia, and go the young fellow who has been granted a visa..Hope he makes it to the bigtime one day. ;D
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I can see myself broke with travel next year. 
Maybe look to get holland into the frame again or even possibly the UAE.