Thats not particularly true, Football for example has a gigantic following in China. Both internationally and more recently domestically.

Rugby League needs to capture the imagination of the Chinese people, and it needs to do it before Union or American Football decide to make a move.

Just came across this article from August: rugbyleagueweek.com.au/rugby-lea ... se-market/

Just came across this article from August: rugbyleagueweek.com.au/rugby-lea ... se-market/

Soccer in china is taking off. I wouldn't say rugby is flying in Japan - I heard a rumour from very strong sources that Japan RU were about to put out announce that their Super Rugby franchise will not be competing next year....then all of a sudden their national side beat the Springboks and all of a sudden they found a lease of life from somewhere.

I would love it if the NRL can achieve with PNG what SL has with Catalans.

m.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/34769880 This is not good for rugby league in the states.

m.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/34769880 This is not good for rugby league in the states.

From what I understand, the competition is going to be called the Super Pro Rugby League, or something similar. It definitely includes "rugby league" in the competition title, despite it being a union competition.