2017 World Cup

[Manchild]

Disappointing that Darwin are given a QF over us. Do they even have a proper stadium? Should've been restricted to the group stages IMO.

Odd that both Gold Coast and Newcastle aren't hosting a single game. And that Sydney have no finals matches at all. 3 matches in Townsville and Cairns respectively seems a bit overkill as well, though I guess they probably stumped up the money for it.

Apart from that it seems to be a very good geographic spread - it's great to extent the reach of the game instead of limiting it to a couple of cities on the East Coast.

Firstly **** you. Sydney didn't want to part with the money and just expected to be handed everything. Well tough titties. They are building a brand new Rugby League stadium up here but if that is not ready in time they have TIO stadium that hosts AFL and NRL games every year.

Stadium got knocked on the head, as far as I know nothing has been planned.

I was talking to Giles and he is very keen to build a quality stadium ASAP. In the press release it stated that the game will be played at the new stadium. With this announcement their hand will be forced to build it.

[greeneyed]

[greeneyed]

Rugby League World Cup CEO Michael Brown has resigned after a blazing row with Penrith

RUGBY League World Cup boss Michael Brown was forced to quit after he admitted to bullying a Penrith Panthers executive in a furious voicemail phone message.

Brown, who is also the NRL’s Chief Commercial Officer, stood down after a transcript of his recorded spray at Panthers chief executive Corey Payne was sent to NRL boss Todd Greenberg.

There were suggestions his bullying included physical threats.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/rugby- ... 014fe2d29b

[greeneyed]

This was particularly interesting... Sounds like the Panthers were out of line in the first place... but good to see Brown has also put his hand up and said, I was wrong in what I did.

“We’d had a great day with announcements in Brisbane and Townsville then Penrith put out this pack of lies about the venue choices. We didn’t go to Penrith because they were asking us for in excess of $500,000 to play there. Allianz Stadium charged us $100,000. It was a simple decision.”

[greeneyed]

Mal Meninga touts Canberra Raiders Blake Austin and Shannon Boyd as potential World Cup bolters

Canberra Raiders playmaker Blake Austin has forced his way on to Australian coach Mal Meninga's World Cup radar while Shannon Boyd has emerged as another potential Kangaroos bolter.

"I think Blake Austin's a chance - maybe as a fourteen. I like Boyd, and I obviously like Josh Papalii," Meninga said. "There's a number of players to be honest with you. If they keep their development and keep growing as players that I think could put their hand up.

"The club's got to be doing well, and they've got to be playing really well for their club, and because of that they start getting recognised.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... qewjc.html

[simo]

Great to see boyd mentioned. I said earlier in the year that I thought he was coming on more than vaughan. I think hes unfairly labelled a poor lateral mover due to his size. The bloke can throw his frame around

[semaj97]

He's actually a fantastic lateral mover for somekne his size.

[julian87]

Austin should have been that #14 role for NSW for a while now, if not starting. He'd do a great job for the Kangaroos but really shouldn't be in the discussion while Morgan is healthy.

[zim]

Austin should have been that #14 role for NSW for a while now, if not starting. He'd do a great job for the Kangaroos but really shouldn't be in the discussion while Morgan is healthy.

Maybe not for top 17, but if you have to pick a squad that will play a cup you'd want some backups.

[Rick]

Disappointing that Darwin are given a QF over us. Do they even have a proper stadium? Should've been restricted to the group stages IMO.

Odd that both Gold Coast and Newcastle aren't hosting a single game. And that Sydney have no finals matches at all. 3 matches in Townsville and Cairns respectively seems a bit overkill as well, though I guess they probably stumped up the money for it.

Apart from that it seems to be a very good geographic spread - it's great to extent the reach of the game instead of limiting it to a couple of cities on the East Coast.

Firstly **** you. Sydney didn't want to part with the money and just expected to be handed everything. Well tough titties. They are building a brand new Rugby League stadium up here but if that is not ready in time they have TIO stadium that hosts AFL and NRL games every year.

Stadium got knocked on the head, as far as I know nothing has been planned.

I was talking to Giles and he is very keen to build a quality stadium ASAP. In the press release it stated that the game will be played at the new stadium. With this announcement their hand will be forced to build it.

I think he might be a bit busy to be worrying about a league stadium. Won't be his problem next month anyway.


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[greeneyed]

Rugby League World Cup 2017 ticket prices announced

Rugby League World Cup 2017 (RLWC2017) has announced its fan-friendly ticket pricing for next year's tournament to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand from 27 October to 2 December.

Fans are encouraged to purchase early to secure the best seats at the lowest prices, starting from $10 for kids and concessions, $20 for adults and $45 for a family of four. The ticket pricing reflects the RLWC2017 organising committee’s vision of having next year’s tournament seen by more fans than ever before.

RLWC2017 CEO, Andrew Hill, said the tournament would be a festival of rugby league with some 450,000 fans expected to attend the 28 games across 13 host cities – a World Cup record.

"When setting ticket prices, value for money was our number one priority. We wanted to make next year's tournament accessible to all fans, particularly families, giving them the opportunity to attend a World Cup and see the greatest rugby league players from around the globe.

"A family of four can attend a Rugby League World Cup pool match from just $45, a semi-final from $120 or even the final in Brisbane, where they will witness both the men’s and women’s winners crowned on the same day, from only $180.

"Our venue packs are also extremely affordable, where fans can see all matches at selected venues at a discounted rate, starting from as little as $17 for kids and concessions or $34 for adults.

"To get the best seats at the best value, fans are urged to buy tickets when they go on sale to the general public on Thursday 27 October 2016," concluded Hill.

Other highlights of the ticket prices include:

Opening ceremony followed by Australia vs England from $81.60 for adults

Quarter finals from $20 for adults and $60 for a family of four

Semi-finals from $40 for adults and $120 for a family of four

Final from $70 for adults and $180 for a family of four (includes both women’s and men’s finals)

The RLWC2017 will be contested from 27 October to 2 December 2017 and hosted by Australia and New Zealand with three pool games also being played in Papua New Guinea.

With 11 teams already confirmed, the final three teams will come from the European Qualifying Tournament to be played in October and early November this year. The teams who are still in the race are Wales, Ireland, Russia, Serbia, Italy and Spain.

Ticket price details: http://www.nrl.com/rugby-league-world-c ... fault.aspx

Venue Packs go on sale to the general public at 10am (at local time of chosen RLWC2017 venue), Thursday 13 October 2016 from RLWC2017.com or via Ticketek.

Single Game tickets go on sale to the general public at 10am (at local time of chosen RLWC2017 venue), Thursday 27 October 2016 from RLWC2017.com or via Ticketek (Ticketmaster in Western Australia).

Group Bookings

Fans can purchase up to 20 tickets per game in one transaction;

• Australia Ticketek Group Booking hotline (9.00am – 5.00pm AEDT): 1300 364 001 or groupbookings@ticketek.com.au

• Perth tickets: Australia Ticketmaster Group Booking hotline (9.00am – 5.00pm AWST): 1300 889 278 or groups@ticketmaster.com.au

• New Zealand Ticketek Group Booking hotline (8.30am – 5.00pm NZT): +64 9 307 5058

Ticket details for pool games played in Papua New Guinea, as well as Rugby League Women's World Cup pool matches and semi-finals will be announced in due course.

* Booking and transactions fees will apply

Kids/Junior: 4-15 years inclusive. 3 and under free on knee.

Concessions: Full government pensioners ONLY (Aged, Invalid, Sole Parent, War Veterans and War Widows). Full time school students up to 17 years of age with ID and full time tertiary students with ID.

Family Admit: 2 Adults and 2 Kids OR 1 Adult and 3 Kids

RLWC 2017 media release

[greeneyed]

Pre sale buying window for Raiders members starts at noon. Only for three game packages, which does include Category A seats as far as I can see. Would have thought the three game packages would offer Category A if you're looking to maximise seat sales.


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[-TW-]

The tickets they've released are ****, don't think I'll bother

[greeneyed]

Throws up Bays 51 or 57 and behind the posts. I will wait for the Category A seats. But doesn't look like you can buy a venue package in Category A.

[-TW-]

They are assigned to the travel packages according to the website

[greeneyed]

I don't need a travel package, I just want tickets!

[greeneyed]

I forgot that presale for individual games went on sale today... got the email half an hour AFTER they went on sale... then didn't see it until about 5.30pm.

Didn't get seats that were TOO bad for the World Cup final... but on the western side, under cover on about the 20m line. Bays on the half way seem to have been held back... or are sold out. I could understand they are completely sold, for the final.

For the games in Canberra... It was pretty easy to get tickets near the half way in Bay 53 or 55 for the Australia V France match still... But it looks like they have held back the entire covered sections of the ground for that match. I took Bay 55.

Then for the minor matches... they've put on sale some very weird bays.

For France V Lebanon I got Bay 55... could only get right up the back of Bay 11 or 12. To be honest I just can't believe virtually all those seats in Bay 11 sold for that game this afternoon (remember, no Category A seats have been put on sale until this afternoon).

For Fiji versus a European qualifier... I mean we don't even know who one of the teams is yet! They only had seats in Bay 52 on sale and on the eastern side, all the seats with most elevation have been held back by the looks. They have only put Bay 8 and 9 on sale in the Meninga Stand and one up the other end. I took east side on the half way.

Are the RLWC organisers trying to sell tickets... or not?!

[-GD-]

Ticket prices

[-GD-]

Amazing they are charging as high as $40+ for the France/Lebanon and Fiji/Qualifier matches.

[greeneyed]

Amazing they are charging as high as $40+ for the France/Lebanon and Fiji/Qualifier matches.

And not only that... they're clearly holding back masses of the best tickets!

[greeneyed]

Rugby League World Cup 2017 Qualifiers: Who is in the running to make the tournament

THE countdown is on for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. Three spots remain open in the tournament with six European nations currently battling in a qualifying series.

The current qualifiers are divided into two groups — Wales, Serbia and Italy in one; Russia, Spain and Ireland in the other. Each team plays the other two teams in their group once, with the group winners progressing automatically. The runners-up in each group will play a final match on November 4 which will determine the final team in the tournament.

RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Group A

October 15th: Wales def. Serbia 50-0 at Parc Stebonheath, Lanelli

October 22nd: Serbia vs. Italy at Makis Stadium, Belgrade

October 29th: Italy vs. Wales at Stadio Brianteo, Monza

Group B

October 15th: Russi def Spain 40-6 at Fili Stadium, Moscow

October 22nd: Spain vs. Ireland at Polideportivo Quatre Carreres, Valencia

October 30th: Ireland vs. Russia at Carlisle Grounds, Bray

Qualifying Play Off: November 4th at Leigh Sports Village, Leigh.

Read more: http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pre ... 023236dd72

[greeneyed]

Former Canberra Raiders captain Terry Campese stars for Italy in World Cup qualifier

Terry Campese has masterminded Italy's 62-14 win over Serbia in Belgrade which ended the Serbs' hopes of qualifying for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.

The 32-year-old helped create a hat-trick of tries for winger Richard Lepori inside the opening 12 minutes and going over himself from a quickly-taken tap penalty just before the hour. Italy face Wales next Saturday in a pool A decider in Monza.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/terry-campese-stars- ... fault.aspx

[greeneyed]

Schifty... do you know what Mina Pavlovic and Stevan Stevanovic are saying in this video?

http://sport.blic.rs/ostali-sportovi/on ... tv/zn4bwg8

Budi Muško Igraj Ragbi: https://www.facebook.com/igraj.ragbi/

[zim]

Campo still got it

[greeneyed]

Italy, Ireland move closer to World Cup

A dominant performance from Terry Campese has helped Italy to a 62-14 win over Serbia in European qualifying. Italy will now take on Wales on Saturday with the winner guaranteed a place in Pool C of the 2017 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Ireland captain Liam Finn was also highly influential in bringing his nation to within one game of the World Cup with a commanding performance at halfback in his side's 46-6 win over Spain. Ireland will clash with Russia on Sunday with the winner guaranteed a place in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup in Pool C.

The final place in the World Cup will be decided by a play-off between the second ranked team in each group.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/italy-ireland-move-c ... fault.aspx

I suspect this means we will see Fiji play Italy in Canberra... I guess that means an appearance from Terry Campese?

[greeneyed]

Kimmorley to assist McDermott with USA

The USARL have comfirmed that former Kangaroo halfback Brett Kimmorley will be the national team's assistant coach for their 2017 World Cup campaign.

The 40-year-old, who also represented New South Wales in State of Origin, will assist head coach Brian McDermott and trainer Sean Rutgerson with the American team, known as the Hawks.

Kimmorley retired from playing in 2010, and has since worked as a coach at Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs and Canberra Raiders.

Read more: http://www.loverugbyleague.com/news_239 ... h-usa.html

[-PJ-]

The Hawks will be throwing intercepts all over the joint....

[greeneyed]

Could former Canberra Raiders captain Terry Campese get a Canberra Stadium farewell in rugby league World Cup?

A bizarre rugby league twist is set to open the door for Terry Campese to enjoy a hometown farewell at Canberra Stadium. If Italy seals the No.3 European spot, it will set Campese up for a Canberra Stadium comeback against Fiji on November 10 next year.

Alan Tongue launched the rugby league World Cup's one-year-to-go campaign on Wednesday. "It would be so good to see him get that farewell game he didn't get a few years ago. It would be a great story, and he's already giving back to Queanbeyan."

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... sb5ru.html

[greeneyed]

General public tickets for RLWC2017 on sale

Fans will be able to watch the greatest rugby league players from across the globe for as little as $10 when the Rugby League World Cup 2017 (RLWC2017) is contested across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea from 27 October until 2 December 2017.

With exactly one year to go until rugby league's pinnacle international event kicks off, general public tickets are now available, going on sale this morning, Thursday 27 October 2016. Tickets* start at $10 for kids and concession card holders and $20 for adults, while a family of four can see World Cup action from as little as $45.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/general-public-ticke ... fault.aspx

Fixtures and tickets: http://www.rlwc2017.com/fixtures

Countdown to the World Cup: http://www.nrl.com/countdown-to-the-wor ... fault.aspx

[greeneyed]

Ireland, Wales qualify for Rugby League World Cup 2017

Ireland and Wales will contest the Rugby League World Cup 2017 (RLWC2017) after both countries topped their respective Rugby League European Federation (RLEF) qualifying groups with victories overnight.

The fourteenth and final spot in the RLWC2017 draw will be filled by the victor of Italy and Russia who will battle it out in the RLEF European Qualifier play-off on Friday 4 November in Leigh, England. The winner of this play-off will be playing in Canberra against Fiji.

Wales 20 (Morris (16, 59), Walker (37), Gay (52) tries, Davies 2/4 goals) defeated Italy 14 (Wilkie (26), Castellaro (29) tries, Campese 3/3 goals)

Ireland 70 (Hope (7), Dunne (10), McMahon (13, 36), Grix (23, 62), T King (32), McDonnell (38), Roberts (46, 72), G King (59), J Kelly (64), Littler (69) tries, Finn 8/11, Littler 1/2 goals) defeated Russia 16 (Eramin (4), Kalinin (26), Buryak (79) tries, Lysokon 2/3 goals)

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/ireland-wales-qualif ... fault.aspx

Wales secure their place at RLWC2017: http://rlif.com/article/8181/wales-secu ... ce-at-rlwc

Ireland grab their place at RLWC2017: http://rlif.com/article/8182/ireland-gr ... ce-at-rlwc

[Notaroboticfish]

I want Campo back at Canberra Stadium! Go Italy!

[greeneyed]

Former Canberra Raiders captain Terry Campese one step closer to Canberra Stadium farewell at Rugby League World Cup

Former Canberra Raiders captain Terry Campese is likely to get a Canberra Stadium send-off in next year's Rugby League World Cup.

If Italy beat Russia to earn the final place in next year's World Cup, Campese could line up for Italy against Fiji in Canberra. Italy lost 20-14 to Wales on the weekend, but Russia was soundly beaten by Wales.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... se19z.html

[greeneyed]

Former Canberra Raiders captain Terry Campese eyes Rugby League World Cup berth with Italy



Terry Campese will be hoping to guide Italy to the 2017 World Cup when he makes his final appearance on British soil on Friday night.

The Azzurri take on Russia at Leigh Sports Village in a final European qualifier which will complete the 14-team line-up for next year's tournament hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

ITALY 19-MAN SQUAD
Dean Parata (Blacktown), Patrik Ziliotti (Brianza Tigers), Joel Reithmuller (Cairns Brothers), Joe Tramontana (Canterbury Bulldogs), Jayden Walker (Cronulla Sharks), Terry Campese, (Hull KR), Giuseppe Pagani (Lions Brescia), Gavin Hiscox (Mackay Cutters), Gioele Celerino (Newcastle Thunder), Ryan Ghietti, Col Wilkie, Justin Castellaro (Northern Pride), Richard Lepori (Oldham Roughyeds), Mason Cerruto (Parramatta Eels), Shannon Wakeman (St George-Illawarra), Brenden Santi (Townsville Blackhawks), Ryan Tramonte (Windsor Wolves), Chris Centrone (Wyong Roos), Mirco Bergamasco (unattached)

RUSSIA 19-MAN SQUAD
Viacheslav Eremin, Andrey Kuznetsov, (Dynamo), Kirill Kosharin (CSKA Moscow), Ivan Troitskii (Ivanovo White Sharks), Vadim Buryak, Leonid Kalinin, Maxim Tsinkovich (Lokomotiv Moscow), Petr Botnarash, Mikhail Burlutskii, Sergey Gaponov, Sergei Konstantinov, Aleksandr Lysokon, Maksim Suchkov, Denis Tiulenev, Vladimir Vlasyuk, Nikolai Zagoskin (Nara), Dmitry Bratko, Igor Chuprin, Vadim Fedchuk (Moscow Storm)

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/campese-eyes-rl-worl ... fault.aspx

Preview of Italy v Russia - World Cup Qualifier: http://www.rlif.com/article/8185/previe ... -qualifier

Watch the game live on line: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rQeYYztLYZq

Kick off: Friday 8pm local, Saturday 7am AEDT

[-GD-]

Thanks for the link GE, will definitely be watching that

[The Greenhouse]

Teams are out on the field now for Italy V Russia in Leigh. Don't forget you can watch on line: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rQeYYztLYZq