The Prenter Report # 15

One of the world’s most successful businessmen, American building developer and television star Donald Trump, wants to see a World Cup game.

Trump will be in Australia on speaking engagements on dates coinciding with the World Cup and has expressed a wish to see his first game of Rugby League.

“I have heard a lot about the game and as I will be in Australia I would love to see one live,” Trump told his Australian tour promoter, Malcolm Quinn.

Quinn has already presented Trump with a Queensland State of Origin jumper.

Rugby League is making progress in the United States thanks to the efforts of former St George halfback David Nui.

Nui picked up the strings after pioneers Mark Meyer and John Morgan planted the seeds.

The United States competed in the World Sevens in Australia and their animated style entertained fans regardless of the opposition.

Donald Trump is a legend.

His success as a businessman has no boundaries and he has accepted a deal to talk on his favourite subject,“How To Think Like A Billionaire”.

He will speak in Melbourne on November 12, Sydney on November 13 and the Gold Coast on November 14, the day before the first World Cup Semi-Final at Suncorp Stadium.

Assuming Donald Trump likes what he sees at Suncorp?

The mind boggles at the possibilities of taking Rugby League to a new level in America.

An injection of serious funds could be just the shot in the arm David Nui needs to further foster the game in a sports crazy environment.

Any “product” Donald Trump sanctions usually pays off-big time.

There are, perhaps, exciting times ahead.