The rugby yawning old school ties will make sure Rugby League GB do not have much recognition when the Austrailians come over here

[jimofwigan]

Prime Minister John Howard has awarded Rugby League $12.6 million to help celebrate its Centenary year in 2008.


The following is the Prime Minister's full press release:


AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR RUGBYLEAGUE

I am pleased to announce that the Australian Government will provide over $12.6 million to assist rugby league celebrate its centenary in Australia.

Rugby league has made a significant contribution to Australia’s national identity
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[ancientnloyal]

Rugby League is so much bigger in Oz than here. I am impressed with news coverage (eg SMH) and the amount of support the game gets down there.

[Panchitta Marra]

ancientnloyal posted:
Rugby League is so much bigger in Oz than here. I am impressed with news coverage (eg SMH) and the amount of support the game gets down there.

most Aussies think that yawnion isnt a proper sport. League was once, if still not is their national game. Press follow the League players around like soccer players in England, hence the offer of money, with good press coverage by their PM. The atmosphere at club games is totally different to the UK though. The fans hardly get out of their seats and shout like we do. when a try is scored they tend to just clap.

[ancientnloyal]

Nowt can beat the atmosphere at Bradford in playoffs. Nothing. Apart from a GF win against Saints

[Panchitta Marra]

ancientnloyal posted:
Nowt can beat the atmosphere at Bradford in playoffs. Nothing. Apart from a GF win against Saints

The Wigan fans really have set a stall this season. Lets keep it up all the way to Old Trafford next season & beyond.