Greece Qualifies For Rugby League World Cup For The First Time Ever
- by XpatAthens
- Monday, 11 November 2019
An excellent debut for the Greek rugby team as they will be making their debut appearance at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England after defeating Serbia 82-6 in Belgrade.
"We hope it's the step forward needed and everyone back home will be proud of us." said head coach Steve Georgallis. Greece's win comes against a backdrop of turmoil in their home country.
The 16th and final qualifier for the Rugby League World Cup 2021 will be decided in Florida on November 16, when the Cook Islands Kukis play against the USA Hawks.
Surprisingly enough, the Greek team is not currently allowed to play matches in their home country as the Greek administration and the Hellenic Modern Pentathlon Federation do not recognize the Greek Rugby League Association. Consequently, it is challenging to acquire facilities, while the police have been called to matches on various occasions.
Unfortunately, due to circumstances in Greek rugby, this historic Greek qualification has not been celebrated appropriately.
To read this article in full, please visit: bbc.com
Photo: Greek Rugby League Association
The 16th and final qualifier for the Rugby League World Cup 2021 will be decided in Florida on November 16, when the Cook Islands Kukis play against the USA Hawks.
Surprisingly enough, the Greek team is not currently allowed to play matches in their home country as the Greek administration and the Hellenic Modern Pentathlon Federation do not recognize the Greek Rugby League Association. Consequently, it is challenging to acquire facilities, while the police have been called to matches on various occasions.
Unfortunately, due to circumstances in Greek rugby, this historic Greek qualification has not been celebrated appropriately.
To read this article in full, please visit: bbc.com
Photo: Greek Rugby League Association