What is the RFL doing to attract the affluent classes? : Fri Jan 17, 2014 4:14 am  

We all know RL's roots are modest and working class centered on the industrial past, but that is long gone and since the game appears to be progressing well at tertiary and university level and with the cultural and social background differences and association with rugby union types, what is the game doing to attract middle and upper classes to play, watch and support the game?

Re: What is the RFL doing to attract the affluent classes? : Fri Jan 17, 2014 4:48 am  

Worzel wrote:

We all know RL's roots are modest and working class centered on the industrial past, but that is long gone and since the game appears to be progressing well at tertiary and university level and with the cultural and social background differences and association with rugby union types, what is the game doing to attract middle and upper classes to play, watch and support the game?

it is one of the most popular sports in English Universities we are often told.......not long until we have a cabinet and BBC board rammed with folks from Wakefield, Hull or St Helens...

: Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:26 am  

Prawn sandwiches and Pimms all round my dear.

Re: What is the RFL doing to attract the affluent classes? : Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:32 am  

doesn't oxford and cambridge have a yearly match or have i imagined this? they do need to hire development officers to help set up school leagues all over the country.

: Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:46 am  

If only they could attract funding from Sport England...

Re: What is the RFL doing to attract the affluent classes? : Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:01 am  

The only time people with money come along is to watch a C.C. or G.F, for a photo opportunity.

Re: What is the RFL doing to attract the affluent classes? : Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:01 am  

Posh Rhinos fans drinking champagne on the way to a CC final, albeit sat in standard class seats

Re: What is the RFL doing to attract the affluent classes? : Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:54 am  

By "affluent classes" do you include millionaire racehorse owners ?

Re: What is the RFL doing to attract the affluent classes? : Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:57 am  

The cans of Magners and Fosters give away their true tastes though

The setting up of school leagues is vital, but sadly our regional confinement at pro level hampers taking the interest much beyond that. I think having England games in London is very important in developing this interest too. I understand the reasons for having the England games at places like Hull, Wigan etc but I think we need at least one in London.

Getting RL played at private schools would be a big step forward in my opinion.

Re: What is the RFL doing to attract the affluent classes? : Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:34 am  

Didn't a (?Private) school from Effingham in Surrey pick up the year 7's trophy last year at Wembley (2012)