PRINCE Harry is easier to get on the phone than NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg, according to the head of British rugby league.

Ralph Rimmer, the head of the Rugby Football League, interviews Greenberg on the governing body’s website and begins by gently chiding the Aussie boss about his availability for dialogue between the organisations.

“We are privileged to have Prince Todd on the couch today,” Rimmer says at the start of the interview.

“I’ve got Prince Harry on my phone and I’ve got Todd Greenberg and which one do you think is the easier one to get hold of?” Greenberg responds: “If I don’t answer your call and Prince Harry is easier to get hold of, then I’ll look to improve my performance in 2020.”

Rimmer and Greenberg go on to chat amiably 20 minutes about subjects such as Nines, the World Club Challenge and the 2020 Kangaroo Tour. Greenberg was in the UK for the WCC, won 20-12 by Sydney Roosters over St Helens last weekend.

British officials have often complained the rich NRL is difficult to engage with and in some cases that senior officials from the northern hemisphere find themselves fobbed off to junior management at League Central in Sydney.

At the end of the video, Greenberg: “Thanks for having me and if your number comes up on my phone I’ll do my best to answer it, I promise.”