Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Matthew Rigby (Rugby League)


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The result was delete. MelanieN (talk) 02:34, 6 October 2016 (UTC)

Matthew Rigby (Rugby League)

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Fails WP:RLN and WP:GNG as he has not played for an professional club side or an international side in a top-level tournament. The European Tri-Nations does not reach this level, and Rigby is an assistant coach. Mattlore (talk) 19:26, 27 September 2016 (UTC)

29/09 - What I have heard from the international rugby league scene, Matthew Rigby is joint Head Coach, not an assistant. The European Cup has been split into 5 leagues, the Tri-Nations is part of the European Cup, to be played between Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. I believe Matthew Rigby should be noted/credited and accepted as a full article within Wikipedia as the doubts raised have been confirmed by many involved with the International Rugby League Federation. In addition, the Den Haag Knights are in the Top-Tier division of Rugby League in the Netherlands. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.149.52.205 (talk) 15:24, 29 September 2016 (UTC)
 * The guidelines specifically refer to the European Cup tournament, and not other tournaments run by the European federation, such as the Tri-Nations. Also, playing for Den Haag does not meet the club requirements, as it is not one of the two professional leagues. Mattlore (talk) 19:01, 29 September 2016 (UTC)

Hi mattlore, the Tri-Nations is the European Cup. There are more than 2 professional Rugby League Divisions. Namely, Super League, NRL, Kingstone Press Championship and Kingstone Press League 1. However, within rugby league, any player that receives payment from playing in the sport is classed as a professional athlete. In the Netherlands league, all players not based in the Netherlands receive payment to play. Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by 31.94.164.139 (talk) 07:33, 30 September 2016 (UTC)
 * Hi there, please have a look at WP:RLN for a summary of the notability requirements. The Tri-nations is not part of this. Mattlore (talk) 23:47, 1 October 2016 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Sportspeople-related deletion discussions. Coolabahapple (talk) 00:45, 1 October 2016 (UTC)


 * Delete Clearly fails WP:RLN and WP:GNG. J Mo 101 (talk) 15:23, 3 October 2016 (UTC)
 * Delete As fails the previously held WPRL notability rationale.Fleets (talk) 19:14, 3 October 2016 (UTC)


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