Rugby League World Cup

[LancashireHibby]

Still not got over just how poor England were on Saturday, they were making errors in defence that you wouldn't expect to see at Under 8's level, never mind in the semi final of a World Cup

The Aussies played some incredible stuff against Fiji, judging by the highlights.

[Danderhall Hibs]

This is still going on? Why didn't England just play NZ for the right to play Australia in the Final? Seems like it's all been a pointless exercise.

[DaveF]

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This is still going on? Why didn't England just play NZ for the right to play Australia in the Final? Seems like it's all been a pointless exercise.

You could say the same for the Union WC I guess.

Just have a semi final 4 of Australia, NZ, South Africa and England and let the rest naff off. You could, maybe, add France to that list but probably not.

I think the RL world cup suffers from a terrible format, but it's a growing game and so can only improve in years to come.

[AndyP]

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You could say the same for the Union WC I guess.

Just have a semi final 4 of Australia, NZ, South Africa and England and let the rest naff off. You could, maybe, add France to that list but probably not.

I think the RL world cup suffers from a terrible format, but it's a growing game and so can only improve in years to come.

It can be argued that the French have a better overall RWC record than England, 2 finals, 3 semis and 1 quarter against 3 finals, 2 semis and 2 quarters additionally France have a better record against SANZA in out of competition tests. Plus France play a better type of rugby than Englands forward dominated maul fest

[LancashireHibby]

While it could also be argued that France has as strong a domestic RL game as the English with how well Catalans did in Super League and better than the Kiwis with their sole NRL representative, but take out the Aussies and everything is pretty well matched. If England played anywhere within their capabilities then I fancy we'd give the Aussies a run for their money, just a shame they tend to leave their talents at Headingley, Knowsley Road etc!

If NZ 'turn it on' on Saturday then it will be a decent final, shame I'll be on the train to Motherwell within 10 minutes of kick off.

[cabbageandribs1875]

anyone wanting to listen to radio commentary http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugb...ue/7740369.stm

currently australia 16 new zealand 18 in the 2nd half

16-22

20-22

20-28 penalty try

20-34


kiwi's win

[danhibees1875]

A good game.

I still prefer RU though.

[Steve-O]

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That was an almighty pumping and could have been worse.

No one can touch the Aussies at this game just now, they are as well just handing the trophy to them.

[HH81]

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A good game.

I still prefer RU though.

Next you will be telling me club union is exciting . All forms of rugby league is though.

[Hank Schrader]

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Do I have to sit in a bath of beans

[HH81]

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Do I have to sit in a bath of beans

No you can't steal Gramo's limelight, how about a bath of mushy peas instead?

[Hank Schrader]

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No you can't steal Gramo's limelight, how about a bath of mushy peas instead?

Aye that'll do!!

Mon the peas Can I do it outside Suncorp stadium? Could do with a trip back to Oz!!