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Expansionist Blog: Regan Grace aiming to fly flag for Wales in Great Britain squad

20th June 2019 Drew Darbyshire 0

How does a young lad from the rugby union mad town of Port Talbot become one of rugby league’s hottest prospects? [Read more…]

Expansionist Blog: When heartlanders Lancashire met hipsters Red Star Belgrade in Serbia

13th June 2019 Dave Parkinson 0

Lancashire media manager Dave Parkinson has reflected back on their tour of Serbia in May. [Read more…]

Expansionist Blog: Nou Camp rugby league show a present for Catalonia

30th May 2019 Drew Darbyshire 1

Catalans captain Remi Casty would love to play at the Nou Camp again next year, but knows it will be a difficult objective to fulfil. [Read more…]

Expansionist Blog: Jamaica reaping rewards from World Cup qualification

9th May 2019 Drew Darbyshire 0

Jamaica will be the the first Caribbean nation to participate in a Rugby League World Cup in 2021, and the sport has received a massive boost on the island. [Read more…]

Expansionist Blog: Tyrone McCarthy would love to see an Irish team enter League 1

2nd May 2019 Drew Darbyshire 0

Tyrone McCarthy says an Irish team entering the Rugby Football League pyramid would provide a massive boost for the game in Ireland. [Read more…]

Expansionist Blog: Coventry a brilliant example of an organic expansion club

25th April 2019 Drew Darbyshire 0

Coventry might not have thousands to spend and a huge fanbase, but they are gradually growing and are a fine blueprint for a non-traditional heartland club. [Read more…]

Expansionist Blog: Ben Nakubuwai reveals what needs to be done for rugby league to grow in Fiji

20th March 2019 Drew Darbyshire 0

Fiji were a delight on and off the field at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, and Ben Nakubuwai believes the sport could grow in the Pacific island. [Read more…]

Expansionist Blog: Blake Austin explains how playing for Portugal came about

7th February 2019 Drew Darbyshire 0

Blake Austin has represented Portugal on the international stage, without having any Portuguese heritage! [Read more…]

Expansionist Blog: Joseph Paulo believes Samoa are bridging the gap on tier-one nations

17th January 2019 Drew Darbyshire 0

Joseph Paulo insists Samoa have world class talent and are not far off following in the footsteps of Tonga and putting their own stamp on the international scene. [Read more…]