why was rugby league banned in greece?
Greece’s odyssey to this year’s tournament is worthy of cinema, considering rugby league was banned in the country until just three months ago. Clubs had to play games in secret and often at midnight, with police breaking up matches, as they tried to reach the code’s pinnacle.
why was rugby league banned in greece?
For Greek-Australian Steve Georgallis, who has been on the journey with the country of his father for 20 years, there have been feelings of relief and pride as the Titans have competed at this World Cup.
The Greeks might have lost their two opening games, against France and Samoa, and have little to no chance of upsetting England at Bramall Lane this weekend.
But just the fact that this plucky group of amateurs and part-timers, combined with a few professionals, have come this far and are now mixing with the elite is cause for celebration.