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Post by Kiwi fan on Mar 17, 2009 13:35:32 GMT 10
The Warriors vs Parramatta game rated just as high as the TV audience for the Super 14 on saturday. It really shows how poorly the game is being run when you see people just as interested in the NRL as the Super14 but where is our RL domestic competition and where are our juniors?
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Post by Druzik on Mar 17, 2009 16:46:46 GMT 10
True, problem is I am not sure if Heffendedn is the man to do it. He is from the old guard that got Kiwi RL into that mess.
There needs to be a complete clean out, start from scratch... same with the RLIF I say, new people and new structure needs to come in.
Otherwise its just wasted money.
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Post by Kiwi fan on Mar 17, 2009 16:58:07 GMT 10
True, problem is I am not sure if Heffendedn is the man to do it. He is from the old guard that got Kiwi RL into that mess. There needs to be a complete clean out, start from scratch... same with the RLIF I say, new people and new structure needs to come in. Otherwise its just wasted money. I don't know what Haffenden does all day but I do know one thing: he's honest. Much better then Graham Lowe who are self interested and in it for the money. It would be good if they got a business person in there. Someone who could think more objectively about things. I just don't see anyone putting their hands up for the job at this moment. |
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Post by Druzik on Mar 17, 2009 17:11:36 GMT 10
Well I hope so.
He was there when Chalmers et. al were running the shop, I met him in Paris he seemed a nice enough fellow... but I just am worried that there could be external influences.
Lol... maybe I should apply... am looking fo a new job at the moment. ;D
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Post by Kiwi fan on Mar 18, 2009 13:52:13 GMT 10
Well I hope so. He was there when Chalmers et. al were running the shop, I met him in Paris he seemed a nice enough fellow... but I just am worried that there could be external influences. Lol... maybe I should apply... am looking fo a new job at the moment. ;D I can't see you working in NZ. Much too isolated from rugby league for your liking, I reckon. |
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Post by Druzik on Mar 18, 2009 17:05:58 GMT 10
Well I hope so. He was there when Chalmers et. al were running the shop, I met him in Paris he seemed a nice enough fellow... but I just am worried that there could be external influences. Lol... maybe I should apply... am looking fo a new job at the moment. ;D I can't see you working in NZ. Much too isolated from rugby league for your liking, I reckon. I live in one of the most remote parts of north eastern germany FFS and still get to games... that aint no barrier for me. No I think the RL world isn't ready for me yet... I would shake it to the core... Too many flat cappers around still. |
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Post by England 3 Lions on Mar 28, 2009 0:54:16 GMT 10
League's future rests on reforms Source: Stuff.co.nzThe New Zealand Rugby League reported a small operating loss for the 2008 year today but its financial future will hinge on members endorsing Sparc's game-wide review at this weekend's annual meeting in Auckland. Chairman Ray Haffenden said while an operating loss of $12,000 indicated a healthier position than the 2007 result, the viability of the code in New Zealand was dependent on members fully endorsing the findings of the independent review committee released last month. "In simple terms the game needs to adopt the reforms proposed to not only survive but to grow," he said. "Our ability to attract funding in the future will be affected by the outcome this weekend when the review committee's recommendations will be considered for adoption by our members at a special general meeting." Haffenden emphasised the NZRL was operating in an environment where funding avenues were extremely limited and competitions had been severely trimmed. "There are enormous difficulties for us in continuing to operate the way we are," he said. "We have been able to report a modest loss in a year when we have had little in the way of funding and through drastically trimming our investment in competition structures and general service delivery. "Our limited means and our commitment to the independent review of the game has meant our service delivery to our members has been heavily reduced. "At the same time we had the Sparc review going on and we tried to give the Kiwis the best opportunity of winning the World Cup by investing judiciously in the team's preparation." In doing this, it should be noted that the profits from the World Cup were retained by the Rugby League International Federation (RLIF), Haffenden said. "It was only the Kiwis' outstanding win and the subsequent prize money together with careful control of costs that allowed us to avoid a financial loss from participating in the tournament." "Adopting the reforms would be the first step to improving our capability to support all areas of the game, including the development of a comprehensive suite of national competitions and coaching and development support, which would put us in a much better position to add value and make progress." If the Sparc report's proposals are adopted, the existing board will continue to hold office until it is dissolved in May for the election of a new board in keeping with the constitutional requirements imposed. The review was headed by businessman and former New Zealand Cricket chairman Sir John Anderson. Its 10 recommendations include a new constitution and a new board structure of seven board members, four appointed and three elected, with equal voting rights. The appointment committee of four would have two Sparc appointees. The board would adopt processes that included transparency, commitment to excellence and a strategy of development and delivery. The review was sparked after the NZRL had losses of $2.2 million for the 2006 and 2007 periods and no cash reserves. Registered playing numbers had fallen to fewer than 17,000, compared with 30,000 to 40,000 in the 1990s. There was no national competition and the majority of district competitions were struggling, with no teams in the Otago and Tasman districts. There had been the loss of support of key funding partners and sponsors and there was no strategic plan. -NZPA
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Post by Druzik on Mar 28, 2009 1:02:42 GMT 10
Interesting. I have always been a bit reluctant on Heffenden as he comes from the old crowd that used to run NZRL...
... however I am told he is one of the few with his integrity still intact from that last debacle and is an honest man... l;ets hope so and see if he can get NZRL back up and healthy.
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Post by England 3 Lions on Mar 30, 2009 2:28:51 GMT 10
Interesting. I have always been a bit reluctant on Heffenden as he comes from the old crowd that used to run NZRL... ... however I am told he is one of the few with his integrity still intact from that last debacle and is an honest man... l;ets hope so and see if he can get NZRL back up and healthy. The NZRL needs to capitalise on the pubic's sudden interest in a) the Warriors and b) the Kiwis. Increasing playing numbers and bringing in more revenue from sponsors is the key. There are many ways in which this can be done. Here are some ideas that might work: - Use high-profile rugby league players from the past to promote the sport to school children. Gaining support from the younger generation is vital to the game's sustainability.
- Create rugby league camps for children who are from areas where rugby league is shunned will lure some of them to the game. Advertise the camps at the local shopping centres, on television and along busy roads that are near schools. This will lure in children who are unfortunate enough to attend schools that do not field a rugby league team. The camps could be used to draw children to NZRL-run "community" competition that is held outside of school hours.
- A working relationship with children's organisations such as the scouts will help recruit more children to rugby league..
- Forming rock-solid relationships with small-to-medium size Australian companies who are looking to expand into NZ is a necessity. With the Australian dollar being higher than New Zealand's, this is a viable option for small Australian companies who are looking to expand their marketbase.
- Building relationships with small-to-medium size companies who are based in NZ is just as important. The support from these companies will help fund the game at the grass-roots level.
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Post by Kiwi fan on Mar 30, 2009 14:14:37 GMT 10
Interesting. I have always been a bit reluctant on Heffenden as he comes from the old crowd that used to run NZRL... ... however I am told he is one of the few with his integrity still intact from that last debacle and is an honest man... l;ets hope so and see if he can get NZRL back up and healthy. The NZRL needs to capitalise on the pubic's sudden interest in a) the Warriors and b) the Kiwis. Increasing playing numbers and bringing in more revenue from sponsors is the key. There are many ways in which this can be done. Here are some ideas that might work: - Use high-profile rugby league players from the past to promote the sport to school children. Gaining support from the younger generation is vital to the game's sustainability.
- Create rugby league camps for children who are from areas where rugby league is shunned will lure some of them to the game. Advertise the camps at the local shopping centres, on television and along busy roads that are near schools. This will lure in children who are unfortunate enough to attend schools that do not field a rugby league team. The camps could be used to draw children to NZRL-run "community" competition that is held outside of school hours.
- A working relationship with children's organisations such as the scouts will help recruit more children to rugby league..
- Forming rock-solid relationships with small-to-medium size Australian companies who are looking to expand into NZ is a necessity. With the Australian dollar being higher than New Zealand's, this is a viable option for small Australian companies who are looking to expand their marketbase.
- Building relationships with small-to-medium size companies who are based in NZ is just as important. The support from these companies will help fund the game at the grass-roots level.
Some of those things are being done. Past players have been taking the RLWC around lots of secondary schools in NZ. They are trying to do things like get rugby league into schools but it is massive work. People in some parts of NZ know as much about league as people do in Malta. |
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Post by England 3 Lions on Apr 1, 2009 0:18:26 GMT 10
The NZRL needs to capitalise on the pubic's sudden interest in a) the Warriors and b) the Kiwis. Increasing playing numbers and bringing in more revenue from sponsors is the key. There are many ways in which this can be done. Here are some ideas that might work: - Use high-profile rugby league players from the past to promote the sport to school children. Gaining support from the younger generation is vital to the game's sustainability.
- Create rugby league camps for children who are from areas where rugby league is shunned will lure some of them to the game. Advertise the camps at the local shopping centres, on television and along busy roads that are near schools. This will lure in children who are unfortunate enough to attend schools that do not field a rugby league team. The camps could be used to draw children to NZRL-run "community" competition that is held outside of school hours.
- A working relationship with children's organisations such as the scouts will help recruit more children to rugby league..
- Forming rock-solid relationships with small-to-medium size Australian companies who are looking to expand into NZ is a necessity. With the Australian dollar being higher than New Zealand's, this is a viable option for small Australian companies who are looking to expand their marketbase.
- Building relationships with small-to-medium size companies who are based in NZ is just as important. The support from these companies will help fund the game at the grass-roots level.
Some of those things are being done. Past players have been taking the RLWC around lots of secondary schools in NZ. They are trying to do things like get rugby league into schools but it is massive work. People in some parts of NZ know as much about league as people do in Malta. Interesting. The money collected from this year's Four Nations should be used to fund the NZRL and FFR13. |
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Post by Druzik on Apr 1, 2009 0:31:14 GMT 10
One would hope. Its why the 4N is staged, its a money making event.
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Post by England 3 Lions on Apr 3, 2009 22:04:42 GMT 10
One would hope. Its why the 4N is staged, its a money making event. Plus it adds spice to the sport. I hope the French public take an interest in it. |
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Post by Druzik on Apr 3, 2009 23:38:10 GMT 10
Depends how well its promoted.
The three venues this year for test for the french are Paris (Mid year v England), Perpignan (4N v Australia) and Toulouse (4N v New Zealand). I actually am quite happy with those venues.
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Post by England 3 Lions on Apr 3, 2009 23:42:19 GMT 10
Depends how well its promoted. The three venues this year for test for the french are Paris (Mid year v England), Perpignan (4N v Australia) and Toulouse (4N v New Zealand). I actually am quite happy with those venues. It'll be interesting to see how much press coverage in France is assigned to the team. |
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