wales : Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:50 pm  

c Perhaps I am too ambitious but because of the terrible state of rugby union in Wales I believe IMG and the Rugby League should be speaking to the clubs and players in Wales to consider a way forward which could be of value to both parties. At present the players in Wales are threatening strike action surely perhaps becoming part of rugby league is a better option

Re: wales : Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:42 pm  

Those days are long gone….

[Ex-Swarcliffe Rhino]

Re: wales : Wed Feb 15, 2023 3:41 pm  

Union is engrained into the fabric of Welsh life in the towns and valleys and the major incentive that most crossed the code rift for ie the £££ is long gone.

The best we could hope for is that we see emerging talent such as Regan Grace before they break through and get a good offer in front of them early. Even then the pull to represent Wales in the Union will usually eventually win as its so culturally significant for them.

Re: wales : Wed Feb 15, 2023 5:25 pm  

wadbrough52 wrote:

c Perhaps I am too ambitious but because of the terrible state of rugby union in Wales I believe IMG and the Rugby League should be speaking to the clubs and players in Wales to consider a way forward which could be of value to both parties. At present the players in Wales are threatening strike action surely perhaps becoming part of rugby league is a better option

The players are considering striking because of uncertainty regarding their next contracts. Joining us would certainly give them certainty: they'd be out of a job. Particularly those too tall or too round to take up proper sport

Re: wales : Wed Feb 15, 2023 7:42 pm  

Ex-Swarcliffe Rhino wrote:

Union is engrained into the fabric of Welsh life in the towns and valleys

This is a bit of an urban myth now. Like most places soccer is the dominant sport in Wales.