With Toronto earning promotion to the Championship in their debut season this year, rugby league is seemingly keen to build on that and strengthen its grip on the north American rugby market. That game, however, faces resistance from Australia’s National Rugby League, with some of its clubs concerned about the logistics behind releasing their players to play a one-off Test in the US. Wood is adamant the positives of the idea outweigh the negatives – hinting that only the NRL could stop the Test from happening. “The RFL and England are very supportive of that game going ahead, without a doubt. Wood said discussions have not yet taken place with Wayne Bennett over whether he will continue in the role.

Source: The Guardian December 17, 2017 19:40 UTC