A day after the NRL announced a proposed schedule for international rugby league,the game's global heavies were still scratching their head.
Kiwi prop Martin Taupau would have no hesitation heading to the United States for future mid-year Tests despite his nightmare return trip home.
Canberra Raiders chief executive Don Furner has called for the controversial Denver Test to be held outside the NRL season.
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says"there's no way in the world"Elliott Whitehead and Joe Tapine will want to miss the Brisbane Broncos game.
Now the groundwork to take the game to America has been done – at considerable cost – by others,the NRL must decide where it stands on the issue.
Wayne Bennett says a"global product"is crucial to league's survival after his England side defeated New Zealand in Denver.
In what was a fitting advertisement for rugby league,England pulled off an impressive 36-18 comeback victory against New Zealand in Denver.
The England enforcer believes the bold gamble to play an international in the US may,in future,mirror the success of State of Origin.
The veteran coach is in the US with England for the game's latest adventure there but will it be a success?
The arrangement has only just been finalised,ensuring England’s clash with New Zealand will provide invaluable exposure to a potentially lucrative new market.
Not content with watching batting practice ahead of a big MLB game,Sam Burgess decided to have a go himself.