a threat or an opportunity for rugby league?
- Written by Hunter Fujak, Senior Lecturer in Sport Management, Deakin University
On Sunday, one of rugby league’s best forwards, Payne Haas, confirmed his switch in national allegiance from Australia to Samoa.
Haas, who played four Tests for Australia, was born in New South Wales. His mother is Samoan and his father is Filipino-Swiss.
With several other top NRL players considering similar moves, the sport looks set for a...
