DIEHARD
Administrator
RL REFORM CONCLUDES WITH THE UNIFICATION OF RUGBY LEAGUE IN THE USA
https://championshiprugbyleague.com...h-the-unification-of-rugby-league-in-the-usa/
Announced on the evening of November 8th, 2022 the Commission for Rugby League in the United States (USARLC) will be taking the reins on the governance of the sport in the USA. Appointed to the independent Executive Board is former Fiji 7s team manager, Rob Kauvesi. Joining him is lawyer Mark Nichols who served extensively with the Major-League Baseball (MLB) as an investigator. Along with Daniel Fale Chairman of Pacific Sports International.
The heavy hitters added to the Advisory Board are John Paul Basile who has previously worked for the NBA and done extensive research on the viability of the sport in the US market. Former USA Captain and NRL player David Nui joins the advisory board along with Peter O’Doherty from NAB Creative who brings a wealth of experience from his service on tourism boards.
Other changes are the USA Men’s program will no longer be under the control of Sean Rutgerson, Drew Slover and Peter Illfield and instead will be managed by the Commission who intend to announce new management and coaching staff along with Internationals before the end of November.
The commission has made plans available on their intention to revive the All Stars the, original USA side who in 2023 will celebrate then 70th anniversary.
The USA Redtails will return as the National Womens team seeing founder Garen Casey restored as the Head of Operations. With USA National 9s winning coach Tiffanny Faaee appointed as head coach. A landmark move in the game to give the role to an extremely qualified and experienced coach.
The winning formula for the USA Wheelchair side remains, as they continue to represent our country at the World Cup. Juan Jasso as Director and Geoff Mason as Coach. It is believed they will retain the contract for the next three World Cup cycles with an option for another three to be exercised at the end of 2030.
The AMNRL will return as the competition in the North with former USA Captain and World Cup star Mark Offerdahl taking the reins with veteran attorney Chris Martin as competition manager.
The three team USARL South competition remains under the control of Billy Nelson and Andrew Slover.
Utah based George Tupou has been appointed as representative for the West Coast, the former AMNRL Utah Avalanches coach is joined by American Fijian legend Anasa Koroitamana.
The inclusion of Pacific Islands representatives marks a sign of the future with more than 50% of the current players in the USA National Rugby League with heritage from the islands.
The process has begun with the independent Executive Board constructing an equitable constitution that provided equal opportunity for all participants regardless of location and heritage.
All members of the leadership group are citizens and residents of the United States of America and will bring an in-touch perspective to the game.
It is believed that the Commission will be looking to Asia Pacific Rugby League to officially ratify the constitution.
The Commission has expressed gratitude in a press release to the outgoing board and national staff and thanked them for their contribution through one of the most challenging periods in the growth of the game.
https://championshiprugbyleague.com...h-the-unification-of-rugby-league-in-the-usa/
Announced on the evening of November 8th, 2022 the Commission for Rugby League in the United States (USARLC) will be taking the reins on the governance of the sport in the USA. Appointed to the independent Executive Board is former Fiji 7s team manager, Rob Kauvesi. Joining him is lawyer Mark Nichols who served extensively with the Major-League Baseball (MLB) as an investigator. Along with Daniel Fale Chairman of Pacific Sports International.
The heavy hitters added to the Advisory Board are John Paul Basile who has previously worked for the NBA and done extensive research on the viability of the sport in the US market. Former USA Captain and NRL player David Nui joins the advisory board along with Peter O’Doherty from NAB Creative who brings a wealth of experience from his service on tourism boards.
Other changes are the USA Men’s program will no longer be under the control of Sean Rutgerson, Drew Slover and Peter Illfield and instead will be managed by the Commission who intend to announce new management and coaching staff along with Internationals before the end of November.
The commission has made plans available on their intention to revive the All Stars the, original USA side who in 2023 will celebrate then 70th anniversary.
The USA Redtails will return as the National Womens team seeing founder Garen Casey restored as the Head of Operations. With USA National 9s winning coach Tiffanny Faaee appointed as head coach. A landmark move in the game to give the role to an extremely qualified and experienced coach.
The winning formula for the USA Wheelchair side remains, as they continue to represent our country at the World Cup. Juan Jasso as Director and Geoff Mason as Coach. It is believed they will retain the contract for the next three World Cup cycles with an option for another three to be exercised at the end of 2030.
The AMNRL will return as the competition in the North with former USA Captain and World Cup star Mark Offerdahl taking the reins with veteran attorney Chris Martin as competition manager.
The three team USARL South competition remains under the control of Billy Nelson and Andrew Slover.
Utah based George Tupou has been appointed as representative for the West Coast, the former AMNRL Utah Avalanches coach is joined by American Fijian legend Anasa Koroitamana.
The inclusion of Pacific Islands representatives marks a sign of the future with more than 50% of the current players in the USA National Rugby League with heritage from the islands.
The process has begun with the independent Executive Board constructing an equitable constitution that provided equal opportunity for all participants regardless of location and heritage.
All members of the leadership group are citizens and residents of the United States of America and will bring an in-touch perspective to the game.
It is believed that the Commission will be looking to Asia Pacific Rugby League to officially ratify the constitution.
The Commission has expressed gratitude in a press release to the outgoing board and national staff and thanked them for their contribution through one of the most challenging periods in the growth of the game.
