Category: New Zealand

Why the NRL must expand into Christchurch In the interest of transparency, I should declare that I write this blog as a strong Rugby league fan. Rugby league, while dominant in Australia and PNG (bless their hearts) is dwarfed internationally by Rugby Union. I find this, in terms of product quality and spectacle, inexplicable, but clearly, I’m in the minority, Below I attempt to explain some factors that have led to Rugby League having such a poor international footprint, how