Brian Carney has urged the Rugby Football League (RFL) to implement a strategic plan to strengthen the domestic game following England's exits from the Rugby League World Cup. Carney criticized the RFL for discussing problems rather than taking action, stating the sport needs to address known issues like better pathways, coaching, and stronger academies. The RFL recently established an advisory panel of former players and released 144 strategic recommendations detailing key issues in governance, financing, and player pathways.
Ian Nolan, the new RFL chief executive appointed in July, faces the challenge of turning these recommendations into a concrete plan. Carney warned against another round of reviews, questioning what has been done to act on the sitting recommendations. He emphasized that strategic plans are harder to come by than reviews, highlighting a culture of producing recommendations without delivery.
The article references England's World Cup exits and includes links to tournament schedules and Sky Sports deals.
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