While we Wait!

By Daniel Andruczyk Once again I need to apologise for being away for a while. With my new job and moving to Princeton I have a lot on my plate and time is a precious commodity. Also I am preparing for a job interview! Anyway as we all know, last week the venues for the group stages were announced, yet we still await on the semis and final announcement. Much debate has gone on about which city should get it and I...

Italy Take the Last Spot and Russia are Slavic Champions!

Various Italy have grabbed the last spot to make it to the World Cup in a dramatic fashion. They drew with the Lebanese and go through on Point difference. The Russians retain their ttile as Slavic Champions defeating the Serbians in the Milan Kasanovic Cup. ITALY RUGBY LEAGUE MAKE IT TO 2013 WORLD CUP IN DRAMATIC FASHION From Phil Caplan There were tears aplenty and high emotions on both sides in Belgrade as Italy...

USA vs. Jamaica – The Interviews

By Daniel Andruczyk I was able to catch up for a few words from Matthew Elliott, the USA coach, the Howards brothers and Dean Thomas from Jamaica as well as a few words from Davis Niu. It was a historic day for Rugby League in the USA, with the Tomahawks winning through to their first ever Rugby League World Cup. First I spoke with Matthew Elliot, the coach of the Tomahawks: Rugby League International Scores:...

USA Make History Qualifying into the World Cup

By Daniel Andruczyk USA 40 – Jamaica 4 A beautiful day in Camden met the USA and Jamaica, who were both looking to create history by qualifying through to their first Rugby League World Cup. This game was also Military Appreciation day which saw the 800 strong crowd treated to displays from the armed forces and saw the swearing in of new recruits. The game started out in a fast and furious fashion with both...

World Cup Qualifiers Promotion

By Daniel Andruczyk The World Cup Qualifiers in the Atlantic Zone have had some good coverage locally. With a billboard and newspaper advertising, there has also been a lot done to push and promote the games on TV. Some of the adds and spots in the news are up on your tube. Comcast, Sports Tonight spot   World Cup Qualifier add   Daniel Andruczyk’s email:...

Latest News from World Cup Qualifiers

From RLEF Today some more news from the World Cup Qualifiers. USA CONFIDENT OF RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION From Phil Caplan The USA Tomahawks are not feeling any added pressure going into the all or nothing showdown with Jamaica in the final game of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup Atlantic Zone Qualifiers in Philadelphia this Sunday. The winner will advance to the 2013 World Cup in England and Wales and in...

South Africa vs. Jamaica – The Interviews

By Daniel Andruczyk I was able to have a quick chat with some of the coaching staff from South Africa and Jamaica and get a bit of an insight on what they were taking away from the tournaments. As it turns out as well, out fellow International Rugby league journalist, Steve Mascord, was also on hand to watch the game, though he was jetting off for one crazy Rugby League tour, to Avignon for the France v England game...

Wayne Allen Scores a Double for Jamaica in WCQ

By Daniel Andruczyk, at Campbell’s Field, Camden New Jersey, USA, 19/10/11 Today saw some dour condition in Camden, New Jersey, for the second of the Atlantic Zone Qualifiers. A Jamaican team, bristling with overseas stars, had to overcome some atrocious conditions in Camden New Jersey to beat the South African Rhinos in their opening match of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifiers. The Rain meant that the...

FIRL Press Releases

From Various ITALY HOLD THEIR TEAM PRESENTATION ON BOARD THEIR SPONSORS MSC CRUISE LINER From FIRL media The presentation of the Italian National Rugby League squad took place on board the MSC Musica today, 9th October 2011 With the presentation of partners MSC Crociere, San Marco Petroli, and the participation of Mr Dino Ponchio, president of the Padova Provincial committee of C.O.N.I. which has given its support...

News From Around the World – Good and Bad

By Various This week there has been lots of. I know there has been a hiatus of several of days from, but Its proposal writing season and so have been busy with my physics stuff. However I now have a bit of time to catch up on the weeks news. Also this weekend I will be travelling to Toronto for the Canada v South Africa International. The last time I saw the South Africans play was in 2008 in England when they...
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