of rugby league exploding in North America.

"The original goal was to go straight into Super League. But I am actually happy it turned out this way, because promotion and relegation in Canada is a complete unknown phenomenon. Fans in Toronto and Canada looked at that model and thought it is a real authentic way of determining which teams deserve to be in the top division.

"I think people of Canada will be excited by the journey and following us on our road to the Super League.

"Phase one of the mission is road to the Super League and we hope that all other rugby league fans get behind us as their second-favourite team.

"When I see things like the women's team entering the World Cup, I am so proud of everythingthe players on either side of the divide with home and away matches scheduled in small blocks.

The team who finishes on top of League One will automatically be promoted into the Championship (second division), while teams that finish on the table second to fifth will enter a playoff. The winner of second v fifth and third v fourth will enter a promotion match for Championship entry.

For more information visit Toronto Wolfpack's website.