Head of ARLC expected to discuss sports diplomacy in Pacific as Anthony Albanese in US for talks with Joe Biden
The chair of the Australian Rugby League Commission, Peter V'landys, is attending a state dinner at the White House on Thursday.The chair of the Australian Rugby League Commission, Peter V'landys, is attending a state dinner at the White House on Thursday., is in Washington DC this week for talks with the president, Joe Biden, and congressional leaders. Albanese will be feted at a state dinner at the White House on Thursday AEDT.
The guest list for the state dinner has not been released, but Guardian Australia understands V’landys is set to attend.There are also rumours the chair of News Corp, Lachlan Murdoch, may be attending, though this has yet to be confirmed.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup
News Corp is the controlling shareholder of the Brisbane Broncos, one of the teams involved in the Las Vegas double-header. V’landys is seeking to expand the code’s following in the US, but Guardian Australia has been told sports diplomacy is central to his invitation to the state dinner.Our Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it mattersUS officials are interested in the code’s expansion plans in the Pacific, where Washington is engaged in an intensifying contest with Beijing for influence.
that he asked the Trump administration to invite the Hillsong pastor Brian Houston to the 2019 state dinner, after refusing for months to answer the question and deriding the story as “gossip”.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Peter V’landys hosted by the White House ahead of NRL’s trip to Las VegasAustralian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’landys will be hosted by President Joe Biden at a dinner inside the White House ahead of the NRL’s trip to Las Vegas.
Read more »
Rugby Australia: Hamish McLennan parties in ParisThe Rugby Australia chief was among executives and sponsors at a “cocktail party” in Paris.
Read more »
‘What do I do?’ England star accuses Springbok of racial attack during World Cup semi-finalRugby: The Springboks made it to back-to-back Rugby World Cup Finals after they edged England 16-15 in a wet-weather semi-final in Paris.
Read more »
New-look England outfit down Tonga as star fullback’s moment of brilliance stunsRugby League: England has taken out Game one of a historic rugby league series at home against Tonga, despite a grandstand finish from the visitors.
Read more »
‘You want the truth?’: Clarke in heated radio debate over ‘mollycoddled’ superstars’ side gigsRugby League: England has taken out Game one of a historic rugby league series at home against Tonga, despite a grandstand finish from the visitors.
Read more »
Australia wins International Wheelchair Rugby World Cup, beating Canada 53-48 in ParisThe Australian Steelers team tunes up for next year's Paralympics with a dominant display in the final to beat Canada and clinch the International Wheelchair Rugby World Cup title in Paris.
Read more »