Word Club Challenge crisis talks set with all hope not lost after Penrith resistance

October 11, 2024 Virginiacentrist NRL, Penrith panthers 0

Talks between RL Commercial and the NRL will take place today in an attempt to salvage next year’s World Club Challenge. Hopes for the fixture appear to be in tatters after Penrith Panthers CEO Brian Fletcher said there wasn’t a chance that they would contest the match next season.

As NRL champions, Penrith have qualified to feature in the match against Super League’s best, which will be determined this weekend when Wigan Warriors take on Hull KR. However, hopes for the game are now under serious threat given Penrith’s public position on the matter.

It had already been indicated that the game would not take place if Penrith and Wigan were pitted against one another due to logistical challenges arising from both clubs’ involvement in the Las Vegas weekend, which is scheduled to take place just one week after the World Club Challenge. It had been deemed impractical for either club to travel halfway around the world to then head to Vegas
However, Hull KR are thought to be more than happy to travel to Australia if it allows them to compete against the Panthers and are willing to accommodate Penrith in any way possible.
Wigan’s Vegas flights are set for Sunday, February 16th, one day after the World Club Challenge was due to take place.
A call has been arranged between organisers today, one that has added significance after Penrith made their position clear. Both Wigan and Hull KR have been involved in those discussions this week.

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