News: World Club Challenge 'could go overseas'

[ManlyBacker]

<p>Rugby League bosses admitted on Monday the World Club Challenge could be held in Asia in the future.</p><p>Manly became the first Australian winners of the annual global clash of the champions for six years when they beat Leeds Rhinos 28-20 at Elland Road on Sunday.</p><p>The match was held in England for the 10th successive year but there are calls for a neutral venue, including Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong, while Leeds chief executive Gary Hetherington has put forward a proposal to expand the competition.</p><p>Hetherington's plan is for the top three clubs from both Super League and the NRL to contest the event and the Rugby Football League are willing to consider that possibility.</p>

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[DSM5]

I think moving the game to Asia, South Africa, or other places where expansion might be a go, is a good thing.  Interesting to see this idea coming out of England.   

 

[Zep]

I think moving the game to Asia, South Africa, or other places where expansion might be a go, is a good thing.  Interesting to see this idea coming out of England.   

Not in SA - we want our boys to come back

 

[DSM5]

That's Pakistan Zep.

 

[Zep]

too soon DMS, too soon

 

[Canteen Worker]

Asia - I am still awaiting John Ribots millions of Asians watching league on the pay tv and becoming instant fans. Never will happen - give it to a market that might one day bear fruit!!!