Rugby League

[StevieT]

Just back from yet another fantastic weekend of Rugby League at St James Park, Newcastle. The Magic Weekend truly is magic (if you enjoy rugby league). Six games over two days, fans mixing before, during, and after the games, two days of glorious sunshine. Superb value for money.

[Lancs Harp]

Just back from yet another fantastic weekend of Rugby League at St James Park, Newcastle. The Magic Weekend truly is magic (if you enjoy rugby league). Six games over two days, fans mixing before, during, and after the games, two days of glorious sunshine. Superb value for money.

Never done this. How much is a ticket?

[LancashireHibby]

Never done this. How much is a ticket?
Varies depending on where you sit, but day tickets started at £25 and weekend started at £40. I didn’t go this year but have been to Newcastle twice in the past when Leigh have been in Super League and also a couple of times when it was at the Etihad.

[StevieT]

Never done this. How much is a ticket?

I paid £40 for the two days sitting in the East Stand which is unreserved seating. Around £6.50 per game is excellent value. You can leave the stadium and reenter if you like.

[StevieT]

Varies depending on where you sit, but day tickets started at £25 and weekend started at £40. I didn’t go this year but have been to Newcastle twice in the past when Leigh have been in Super League and also a couple of times when it was at the Etihad.

We've been to Leigh for a game but don't understand the pig mascot.

[DaveF]

I'm going to do this next year, assuming it's back at Newcastle, as it looks like a brilliant event.

Focus now is on Wednesday and the final state of origin.

[HH81]

I'm going against the grain and say it needs a re-think. I didn't really enjoy the rugby part that much.

Concept is good but too many come and go. We managed about 1.5 games each day. Oh and I don't believe the crowds given out. I went last year and it felt much more fans were at the games and in the city by a long way.

Think it could also be that super league just not a great standard at the moment. I also went to the challenge cup final.

I'd much rather watch league 1 or the championship in england.

[LancashireHibby]

We've been to Leigh for a game but don't understand the pig mascot.

It stems back to a sponsorship deal in the late 90s with Parkside Skoda, with accompanying ‘Parky Pig’ mascot. Still waiting for the Warner Brothers lawsuit 😁

[davy67 +]

State of Origin decider tomorrow morning. Should be a cracking game , hopefully a NSW win , definitely can't cheer a team called " The Marroons "

[DaveF]

Queensland won 22-12. Decent punch up and real intensity in the game.

[davy67 +]

Cracking game. I'd imagine there will be a few bruised bodies after that encounter

[LancashireHibby]

Of all the places for me to stumble on an Origin spoiler…🥲

(Not really. Twitter ruined it for me and only seen a short bit of the highlights. Never cheer for a team in maroon, I say)

[HH81]

Good to get back to league 1 this weekend and the cougars charge towards the title.

Hearing Leigh are hoping to get up to super league as understand they won't stop the cougars charge next season 😁.

[cabbageandribs1875]

could be an even game tonight @ 7pm, Toulouse against the best Rugby League side ever, Leeds Rhinos


miss the last 10-15 mins though for switching code once again for Argentina v Scotland :)

[DaveF]

could be an even game tonight @ 7pm, Toulouse against the best Rugby League side ever, Leeds Rhinos


miss the last 10-15 mins though for switching code once again for Argentina v Scotland :)

Is the Leeds game on the telly?

[HH81]

No.

If you have twitter follow this guy. Every TV or streamed game they post.

https://twitter.com/rugbyleagueontv/status/1548326154037182465?t=5sC5cjYknogYbCTwCn5RJw&s=19

[cabbageandribs1875]

Is the Leeds game on the telly?

sorry didn't see this, nope, but Toulouse ahead 14-0 at HT, not a huge surprise as i think they've been pretty unlucky in a few games

[DaveF]

Toulouse win 20-6 and go level with Wakefield at the bottom. Bit of hope as they Salford and Hull at home in their next 2 games.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Rhinos have two very hard games coming up, Wigan at home then over in france again for probably another clobbering @ Catalans :(

[HH81]

Hope Toulouse stay up.

Been there to watch RL before but good to see them doing well.

[cabbageandribs1875]

can't believe i missed that Leeds v Wigan game for watching the damn darts :( anyway, what a clobbering the Rhinos dished out there 42-12 :thumbsup: that's a big shock


huge game at Catalans a week this saturday

[LancashireHibby]

Thought 42-12 flattered Wigan a little bit. Some turnaround at Wigan winning 60-0 last week and Leeds getting a bit of a stuffing in Toulouse.

I’m looking forward to this weekend in Whitehaven ahead of Whitehaven v Leigh on Sunday

[cabbageandribs1875]

Thought 42-12 flattered Wigan a little bit. Some turnaround at Wigan winning 60-0 last week and Leeds getting a bit of a stuffing in Toulouse.

I’m looking forward to this weekend in Whitehaven ahead of Whitehaven v Leigh on Sunday



my bro in-laws old stamping ground


i think Leigh will yo-yo up again this season, and then down again for the next

[LancashireHibby]

my bro in-laws old stamping ground


i think Leigh will yo-yo up again this season, and then down again for the next
Signed Lachlan Lam from Sydney Roosters this morning. Arrives next week and got him for next season too. Pretty confident at this stage that we’ll do the business and get promoted, and then just hoping it’ll be fourth time lucky in Super League!

[HH81]

I’m looking forward to this weekend in Whitehaven ahead of Whitehaven v Leigh on Sunday

Least it's not Workington, absolutely hate going there. Although last time I was stood with a load of Haven players on beer and they were cheering for the Cougars!

Six left to go for season unbeaten. I'm heading to the Midlands this weekend. Probably jinxed it now.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Signed Lachlan Lam from Sydney Roosters this morning. Arrives next week and got him for next season too. Pretty confident at this stage that we’ll do the business and get promoted, and then just hoping it’ll be fourth time lucky in Super League!


i was reading the guy Leigh have on loan from wigan, James McDonnell, has signed a two year deal with Rhinos for next season


five tries in 13 games so far

[LancashireHibby]

Least it's not Workington, absolutely hate going there. Although last time I was stood with a load of Haven players on beer and they were cheering for the Cougars!

Six left to go for season unbeaten. I'm heading to the Midlands this weekend. Probably jinxed it now.
We played Workington away the other week. Even 20 odd degree heat doesn’t make it look any better. No redeeming features at all. Cockermouth is great for a stop off though.


i was reading the guy Leigh have on loan from wigan, James McDonnell, has signed a two year deal with Rhinos for next season


five tries in 13 games so far
Shame we haven’t been able to keep him really as he’s been very impressive. I know he hasn’t been happy that Wigan have recalled him from his loan a few times and then left him sat in the stands.

[HH81]

Players coach broken down near Nottingham.

This is what makes RL so good. No messing about all jumped on our supporters buses and on way to ground together.

Imagine if that was football ha.

[DaveF]

Players coach broken down near Nottingham.

This is what makes RL so good. No messing about all jumped on our supporters buses and on way to ground together.

Imagine if that was football ha.

Brilliant. Hope you guys win 👍

[HH81]

Brilliant. Hope you guys win 👍

Another good win. 15 from 15. Five left to play. Two more should seal the title.

[DaveF]

Nice one.

I might adopt them as my RL team as there are few games I could target next season up north (Newcastle, York).

Not so sure Barrow and Whitehaven look too easy to get to though.

[cabbageandribs1875]

manly sea eagles in the news

Manly Sea Eagles players to boycott NRL match over pride jersey | Rugby League News | Sky Sports (https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/12659253/manly-sea-eagles-players-to-boycott-nrl-match-over-pride-jersey)

Seven players from Australian National Rugby League team Manly Sea Eagles will boycott a championship match this week in protest at being made to wear an "inclusiveness" jersey, triggering criticism from the club's first openly gay player.
Manly coach Des Hasler said the players were opposed to wearing the pride jersey on "religious and cultural" grounds and would not play the home match against Sydney Roosters on Thursday.

[DaveF]

manly sea eagles in the news

Manly Sea Eagles players to boycott NRL match over pride jersey | Rugby League News | Sky Sports (https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/12659253/manly-sea-eagles-players-to-boycott-nrl-match-over-pride-jersey)

Seven players from Australian National Rugby League team Manly Sea Eagles will boycott a championship match this week in protest at being made to wear an "inclusiveness" jersey, triggering criticism from the club's first openly gay player.
Manly coach Des Hasler said the players were opposed to wearing the pride jersey on "religious and cultural" grounds and would not play the home match against Sydney Roosters on Thursday.

Was reading that earlier. They seem to have made a right mess of a well intended gesture. There are suggestions that the NRL could introduce a Pride round of fixtures next season, which if this episode is anything to go by, could have the potential to be very divisive.

[HH81]

Very poor from Manly players.

Happy to promote betting on their shirts but not this.

[cabbageandribs1875]

what an astonishing win for Rhinos @catalans after being 30-6 down, playing the last 25 mins with just 12 after liability Prior had earned his FOURTH ban for the season, 32-32 and winning it with another try in Golden Point, 32-36 Rhinos


brilliant

[HH81]

Anyone see magic weekend for championship yesterday?

I watched Bulls v Halifax and fev v leigh.

Always good to see the bulls lose.

Three games all on live today from 1pm until tonight. Live on premier sports all day.

My team has a week off so looking for an Oldham win and possibly Swinton ( they play Rochdale so would rule them out of the race) as a win then at swinton next week wins the league.

[cabbageandribs1875]

bit of a shock scoreline

Salford 44 St Helens 12


Salford leapfrog Hull and Leeds to 6th

[HH81]

GAME DAY | Good luck to our under 16's as they take on England Community Lions.

Come and get behind the team!

1200 KO @DalkeithRFC - Free entry for all. https://t.co/4UuSxRXaLw

[DaveF]

GAME DAY | Good luck to our under 16's as they take on England Community Lions.

Come and get behind the team!

1200 KO @DalkeithRFC - Free entry for all. https://t.co/4UuSxRXaLw

Wish I had known about this earlier as I would have gone.

[HH81]

I only just seen it when I posted it.

England just won in the end when I checked the score.

It needs a magic weekend in Edinburgh now. Would be class.

[HH81]

16 from 16. Excellent win yesterday.

Good to see a competitive game also.

One more win to seal the title.

4 wins for season unbeaten.

[HH81]

Good super league game last night. Watched bits of it in amongst the football.

Hope toulouse stay up. Been there before for the rugby but I'd need a loan these days. It was expensive then (double price of a beer here) so dread to think of the costs now.

A trip to Wakefield would be much easier.

[DaveF]

Reading that Paul Green who coached the Cowboys to the 2015 grand final, as well as having a distinguished playing career, died aged 49. Looking very much like suicide too.

If you have not seen that game, then look it up on YouTube. It's a cracker.

[HH81]

What a day yesterday.

Cougars up as champions. 18 from 18.

Two left to be first team ever to win every game in a season.

Big trips to Halifax, Bradford, Newcastle and York next season.

Hibs scoring late on Saturday and this yesterday, what a class weekend.

[DaveF]

Congrats to the Cougars 👍🏉

Will definitely make a point of getting to some of the up, up north games.

[HH81]

Get in there. Excellent day in greater Manchester today. Rugby league history made.

20/20 wins
Least amount of points given away on average

Played poor and still scored 50+. Unbelievable a few years ago in front of a couple of 100 now 1000s.

Cougar mania is back.

[HH81]

Great game in France on sky.

Currently Catalans 10 Leeds 12.

[cabbageandribs1875]

:music: we're Leeds Rhinos

[DaveF]

Good win for Leeds.

NRL play offs as well this weekend with the Roosters/Rabbitohs on Sunday being the pick of them. Their regular season game last week was a superb watch, with the Roosters looking very strong and aggressive.

[HH81]

Today's NRL has been class.

Canberra lead by 2 going into last 25 mins.

Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou, top guy had many a conversation with him while he was in England. I can't believe a super league team never snapped him up after he turned around the cougars all them years ago.

[DaveF]

Raiders win and Melbourne out. Bit of a transition period for them.

NQL at Cronulla now.

[DaveF]

One thing I don't get about the NRL is the number of games played. 16 teams but the regular season ends after 24 rounds so some teams will play each other once and others will play twice?

[HH81]

Raiders win and Melbourne out. Bit of a transition period for them.

NQL at Cronulla now.

Cheers, didn't actually know there was another game on straight after. Putting it on now.

[WeeRussell]

Cheers, didn't actually know there was another game on straight after. Putting it on now.

It’s been even better than the first! Tries galore.. I’m going with the cowboys to turn them over.

Roosters v Rabbitohs on tomorrow too.

[DaveF]

45m field goal wins it in ET for NQL.

Great stuff.

[HH81]

Huddersfield was awful today. Salford give them a pumping.

They looked poor and a long way from the side It watched at Tottenham as few months ago.

[cabbageandribs1875]

so

St Helens v Salford
Wigan v Leeds


then

Leeds v Salford final :)

[DaveF]

Opening score for the Rabbits 0-6.

Radley in the bin for throwing a (soft) punch.

[DaveF]

4-6 after 11mins. Roosters score while still down to 12 men.

[DaveF]

Roosters score again while still down to 12 and lead 8-6. This is only going one way unless South's get into the game.

[DaveF]

South's down to 11 after high shots in consecutive sets. Should be all over after this next 10mins.

[DaveF]

Mental. Mitchell scores for South's with 11 men.

8-12

[HH81]

Got to love play off games. Excellent so far.

[DaveF]

South's have been simply outstanding in that last 10mins. They didn't survive it, they were the better team by a country mile.

Tedesco fails his HIA which is a huge blow.

[HH81]

Mitchell running the game. He has been class for them.

[HH81]

Roosters needed that 14-24 now.

[DaveF]

Becoming a bit of a joke with the amount of players sent to the bin. It's a fantastic watch but I think the ref / bunker are being a bit precious.

[HH81]

Problem you have got if you give a couple yellow cards early you have to keep giving them to be consistent.

It has been great Sunday morning entertainment though.

Best team won.

[DaveF]

Yep, south's really deserved it if only for that 10mins with 11en which was unreal. I thought they were going to be blown away early doors but they dug I and Mitchell was superb. Burgess also had big influence of the game with some huge carries while dishing out a few injuries.

A bruising, gripping game. Can't wait for next week.

[HH81]

Yep, south's really deserved it if only for that 10mins with 11en which was unreal. I thought they were going to be blown away early doors but they dug I and Mitchell was superb. Burgess also had big influence of the game with some huge carries while dishing out a few injuries.

A bruising, gripping game. Can't wait for next week.

I'll miss all next weekends action as up for the hibs game (hopefully) and staying over in a hotel for a couple of nights.

Will tape them and watch Monday.

[LancashireHibby]

I'll miss all next weekends action as up for the hibs game (hopefully) and staying over in a hotel for a couple of nights.

Will tape them and watch Monday.
SkyGo is your friend

64-6 win for Leigh today, roll on the play offs

[HH81]

SkyGo is your friend

64-6 win for Leigh today, roll on the play offs

Look on the bright side if you don't win them, you get a trip to cougar park next season. 😁

You will though.

[DaveF]

Parramatta beat Canberra and will travel to NQL next week for a place in the final.

Cronulla / South's tomorrow should be a cracker.

[DaveF]

Not to forget Wigan v Leeds tonight at 8pm and St Helens v Salford tomorrow at 1pm.

[cabbageandribs1875]

:music: we're leeds rhinos
:music: we're leeds rhinos


all things good again for rhinos, Women in final on sunday, i watched their disabled side beat catalans several months ago in the final, Academy side in the final, and i think he said youth side or sommit in a final


shame for Sezar missing the final after getting clobbered by bateman


mon Salford tomorrow

[DaveF]

Missed the game tonight but just caught the score and that's a superb win for Leeds.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Leeds Rhinos women win their final


Women's Super League Grand Final: York City Knights 4-12 Leeds Rhinos - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/62946771)

[HH81]

A great play off game at the shay last night.

Halifax lost to York 26-28. Great game. Premier sports have the championship games on next week if you fancy some extra games.

Super league grand final looks good on paper. I just can't get over the last one I attended at Old Trafford when it was an appalling game between Wigan v Warrington, I think it was so won't be there.

[davy67 +]

Leeds Rhinos women win their final


Women's Super League Grand Final: York City Knights 4-12 Leeds Rhinos - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/62946771)

Hopefuly an omen for Saturday night. Leeds also in Wheelchair Rugby League grand final too

[LancashireHibby]

A great play off game at the shay last night.

Halifax lost to York 26-28. Great game. Premier sports have the championship games on next week if you fancy some extra games.

Super league grand final looks good on paper. I just can't get over the last one I attended at Old Trafford when it was an appalling game between Wigan v Warrington, I think it was so won't be there.
I went to the Halifax game last night, very decent encounter and York good value for their win.

Looking forward to attending the Grand Final next week but of course the main event is Leigh v York on Sunday

Spent this afternoon buying 74 tickets for the World Cup

[HH81]

I went to the Halifax game last night, very decent encounter and York good value for their win.

Looking forward to attending the Grand Final next week but of course the main event is Leigh v York on Sunday

Spent this afternoon buying 74 tickets for the World Cup

Leigh will hammer York I reckon. Not quite the 100 though from the other week.

Fev to win the other just.

Rhino's to spring a suprise in Manchester.

Finally you have way too much money buying all them tickets.
I'm in Sheffield for England V Greece but made decision not to attend as that game would be pointless.

[LancashireHibby]

Leigh will hammer York I reckon. Not quite the 100 though from the other week.

Fev to win the other just.

Rhino's to spring a suprise in Manchester.

Finally you have way too much money buying all them tickets.
I'm in Sheffield for England V Greece but made decision not to attend as that game would be pointless.
The 74 weren’t all for me! Doing quite a few though, albeit none of the England group games with them clashing with football. England v Greece will actually be a decent game because of the Greek-Aussies

[DaveF]

I see Morgan Knowles is free to play in the final after Saints won a 2nd appeal against his ban for the arm twist against Salford. I think he's a lucky boy - it was a pretty nasty cynical bit of play.

[DaveF]

One thing I don't get about the NRL is the number of games played. 16 teams but the regular season ends after 24 rounds so some teams will play each other once and others will play twice?

Not that it matters but to answer my own question. Bit of an odd way to do things.

"Each team plays half of their matches at home and half away, playing seven teams just once and nine teams twice. Who each team plays, when and where is mainly determined on club requests as to which matchups attracts the best crowds and television ratings"

[cabbageandribs1875]

Hopefuly an omen for Saturday night. Leeds also in Wheelchair Rugby League grand final too


after a bit of googling it was the wheelchair challenge cup final i watched a few months back where rhinos beat a much stronger looking Catalans side


wheelchair WC kicks off Sat 8th October


Rugby League WC kicks off Sat 15th October, Scotland face Italy on the 16th RLWC 2022: Dates, fixtures, Tickets and more - Rugby League World Cup (rugbyleaguewclive.com) (https://rugbyleaguewclive.com/rlwc-2022-dates-fixtures-tickets-and-more/)

[HH81]

I see Morgan Knowles is free to play in the final after Saints won a 2nd appeal against his ban for the arm twist against Salford. I think he's a lucky boy - it was a pretty nasty cynical bit of play.

Absolute joke of a decision. Imagine if he wins it for them now.

[DaveF]

NQL host Parramatta this morning at 10.50 for a place in the Grand Final.

[DaveF]

Parramatta win 24-20

[cabbageandribs1875]

St Helens rightly big favourites tonight @ 4/11


i've taken them on a -7.5 handicap

[cabbageandribs1875]

57 mins 24-6, Rhinos totally **** up their chance to get back in it and that'll be game now

[DaveF]

NRL grand final, Sunday 9.30am.

Penrith v Parramatta

[davy67 +]

Just watching those big hits in this final make by bones sore

[DaveF]

Penrith are brushing them aside at the moment, up 12-0 after 20mins.

[davy67 +]

Very one sided so far 18-0 28 minutes played

[DaveF]

Penrith worthy champions with a totally dominant display. 2 late tries saved Parra from recording a blank.

Looking forward to the world cup now.

[HH81]

Well done to Swinton and Leigh yesterday on going up.

Wasn't too overly fussed on league 1 winners as both away trips are good. Be good to do train to Manchester then tram to sale for swinton though.

Leigh best team and Batley had no chance really.

Cougars have signed well so let's give the championship a go. Top 6 out the question? We shall see.

[LancashireHibby]

Well done to Swinton and Leigh yesterday on going up.

Wasn't too overly fussed on league 1 winners as both away trips are good. Be good to do train to Manchester then tram to sale for swinton though.

Leigh best team and Batley had no chance really.

Cougars have signed well so let's give the championship a go. Top 6 out the question? We shall see.
Glad to get last night out of the way really. Always a concern we’d fall at the final hurdle but in reality Leigh just did as professional a job as they have all season. Roll on Super League

[Posh Swanny]

Anyone else heading to the Scotland Italy game at Kingston Park tomorrow? Was at the England game today and they blew a very strong Samoa side away.

[LancashireHibby]

Anyone else heading to the Scotland Italy game at Kingston Park tomorrow? Was at the England game today and they blew a very strong Samoa side away.
Sadly not because I’m working until dinnertime but will be watching on TV before going to the NZ v Lebanon game at Warrington

[DaveF]

Was hoping for closer games today but that's a statement win from England.

Can't make Scotland game tomorrow but will try to get to the game Vs Fiji (if they win tomorrow)

[HH81]

Not going to any world cup game. Went to a fair few last time out too. Just don't fancy it this time.

Hope Scotland do well though. Been to Kingston park a few times, decent venue.

[LancashireHibby]

Not going to any world cup game. Went to a fair few last time out too. Just don't fancy it this time.

Hope Scotland do well though. Been to Kingston park a few times, decent venue.
You’ll get the spirit as the tournament goes on!

Tonga v PNG on Tuesday should be an absolute belter

[Scorrie]

You’ll get the spirit as the tournament goes on!

Tonga v PNG on Tuesday should be an absolute belter

I’ve got tickets for that Tonga game! Should be a right good game. Can’t wait

[DaveF]

Scotland try ruled out - after ridiculous amount of time to make the decision. An average start by both with handling errors all over the place.

[DaveF]

Scotland look pretty hopeless. Nothing at all in an attacking sense and now down to 12 for 10mins. Big 2nd half required.

[HH81]

Scotland not good enough.

0-18 Now, game over I reckon.

[HH81]

0-22. Rubbish.

[DaveF]

Very poor. Australia will take 100 off them.

[HH81]

Good to see Santi for Italy play well.

Bought him a drink at Cougar Park other weekz great lad.

[He's here!]

I didn't know Scotland had a rugby league team. Is there a league set-up here or do the players come from clubs outwith Scotland?

Hazy memories of Grandstand showing rugby league matches on Saturday afternoons and quite enjoying them. Hull KR were one of the big guns IIRC.

[DaveF]

I didn't know Scotland had a rugby league team. Is there a league set-up here or do the players come from clubs outwith Scotland?

Hazy memories of Grandstand showing rugby league matches on Saturday afternoons and quite enjoying them. Hull KR were one of the big guns IIRC.

Edinburgh Eagles are our local team I suppose but the format is difficult to follow (for me anyway) as they seem to play against regional teams from NE England. I think the Scottish League consisted of only 4 or 5 teams and I think Edinburgh dropped out of that to play more competitive matches (but I may be very wrong with that)

Lots of heritage players in the squad though there is one guy who plays union for Lasswade and League for Eagles.

[DaveF]

Rob Burrow, Living with MND is on bbc2 just now and should be on iPlayer later.

It's a difficult watch. What a terrible disease MND is.

[davy67 +]

Rob Burrow, Living with MND is on bbc2 just now and should be on iPlayer later.

It's a difficult watch. What a terrible disease MND is.

Its an absolutely awful condition , two of my pals both lost their dads to it , both of them fit and active guys before it struck watching their decline was terrible

[davy67 +]

I was really disappointed with the performance of the Scottish team , they seem to have went back a fair bit recently

[DaveF]

Tonga 24 PNG 18 was a great watch.

[Scorrie]

Tonga 24 PNG 18 was a great watch.

Just back from the game. Great stuff. No letting up from either side. Thought PNG were unlucky really. Some effort

[LancashireHibby]

Just back from the game. Great stuff. No letting up from either side. Thought PNG were unlucky really. Some effort

Told you it would be a good one! Thought PNG were really hard done to in the end. We were stood behind the sticks and, although we were cheering for PNG because of their three Leigh players, the atmosphere from the Tonga fans was something special.

Wales v Cook Islands for me tomorrow. Will be weird actually sitting at home on Thursday night (going to Australia v Scotland at Coventry on Friday though)

[DaveF]

Scotland hold Australia to 84 and are more or less out barring a miracle.

Good win for England over France and now Jamaica take on NZ.

[DaveF]

NZ leading 34 - 0 at HT but Jamaica got into some good positions only to be lacking that bit of quality to break the line.

[DaveF]

68-6 but brilliant to see Jamaica grab a try. Great celebrations.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Fiji thrashed Italy 60-4




oh my, Scotland next

[davy67 +]

Much better performance by Scotland today, at least the result was someways respectable

[HH81]

England game yesterday was completely pointless. 20 of my mates went to game at Sheffield, five of us stayed in pub.

I got offered a freebie and just couldn't be bothered. Really can't get into this world cup.

[DaveF]

You must surely know how some of the group games will pan out? You see massive scores in the RU world cup group games too so I'm surprised you are surprised.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Warrington v Leeds kick of the super league season on thurs 16th Feb

Fri..

Leigh v Salford
Wakefield v Catalans
St Helens p-p Huddersfield

Sat..

Hull KR v Wigan..

Sun..

Hull FC v Castleford

[LancashireHibby]

Warrington v Leeds kick of the super league season on thurs 16th Feb

Fri..

Leigh v Salford
Wakefield v Catalans
St Helens p-p Huddersfield

Sat..

Hull KR v Wigan..

Sun..

Hull FC v Castleford
Saints over in Australia for the World Club Challenge by the looks of it

Booked my flights for Catalans v Leigh in June

[DaveF]

England are absolutely destroying PNG. Point a minute.

[Scorrie]

England are absolutely destroying PNG. Point a minute.

Thought PNG would be better than this. Very disappointing

[DaveF]

Jeez, what have they done to the NZ anthem? Sounded like some sort of garbled megamix.

[DaveF]

Good start for Fiji. 12-0 after 20mins.

[DaveF]

12-6 at HT. Really enjoyable game and hopefully just as good in the next 40.

[Scorrie]

What a great half. Rugby league at its best. Brilliant

[Scorrie]

Another try for Fiji! 18-6

[DaveF]

Fiji had their chances in that last 5 but could not capitalise. NZ win 24-18 but will have to improve 10x if they are to bother the Aussies.

Great stuff to watch.

[cabbageandribs1875]

great comeback by the New Zealanders to win 24-18


now play Australia

[Scorrie]

Tonga v Samoa is immense. The tackles are ferocious. Another great game though. Hugely competitive

[DaveF]

Another great game, Samoa meet England next week.

[LancashireHibby]

Thought PNG would be better than this. Very disappointing
Tbf England were just ruthless. Did what they needed to do first half then cue on the rack.

Watched the NZ v Fiji game in Wigan town centre after going to the England game, was an absolute belter. Can’t see NZ getting within 20 points of Australia, mind.

Samoa v Tonga was everything promised and more. Sadly I had to watch it at work while my Mrs and my mates were all at the game!

On another note, Wales v USA in the wheelchairs last night was an incredible game. The skills are just unreal and I love the fact that it is somehow unmistakeably League.

Not going to either of the semi finals as I’ll be in Cambridge visiting my son (and watching the Bolton game…) but really glad I got in early for tickets for the wheelchair final a week on Friday and then the women’s & men’s final double header. Lucky that they’re both only a £2 bus journey from home.

[HH81]

Hearing the championship bash is in York this season.

York is a decent day out but it's not Blackpool 😄

[DaveF]

The wheelchair league is great to watch.

Amazing levels of skill and strength from all.

[LancashireHibby]

Hearing the championship bash is in York this season.

York is a decent day out but it's not Blackpool 😄
Makes no sense whatsoever. Glad it’s not our problem, for one season at least!

[DaveF]

What a first half of rugby league. Brilliant.

[HH81]

At last a decent game in the RL world cup. Great half.

[HH81]

https://vx-3.com/collections/scotland-rugby-league

Decent Scotland shirts for £25.00.

[HH81]

Brilliant game. RL at its best.

[DaveF]

Samoa win by golden point. What a cracking game and gutting for England.

[DaveF]

Wheelchair semi finals on just now if you need your league fix

[Jim44]

I’m watching the women’s Rugby league cup semi-final between England and New Zealand. I’m really impressed and refreshed by the commentators. The female commentators, despite an obvious bias in favour of England, are trying to be impartial, informative and really interesting. A breath of fresh air compared to the usual crap in mens’ sport.

[LancashireHibby]

I’m watching the women’s Rugby league cup semi-final between England and New Zealand. I’m really impressed and refreshed by the commentators. The female commentators, despite an obvious bias in favour of England, are trying to be impartial, informative and really interesting. A breath of fresh air compared to the usual crap in mens’ sport.
The main commentator has done quite a few of the Championship games on Our League and Premier Sports last season. Only caught the second half so far but you can see the difference of WSL v WNRL. England missing out on the women’s final would just finish off the disappointment of the men’s semi from Saturday!

[DaveF]

Wheelchair final at HT is 14-12 to France.

Great entertainment.

[HH81]

Australia hammering NZ in women's final at Old Trafford.

[davy67 +]

Both finals pretty disappointing, very one sided and fairly comfortable victories for Australia

[JDT]

Anybody donated to Kevin Sinfield? What a guy!

[davy67 +]

Anybody donated to Kevin Sinfield? What a guy!
I did , I bought some of the merchandise. Two of my pals lost their fathers to this awful condition, and Big Doddie is someone I know through a friend

[HH81]

Kev did class again.

Also a rugby League guy running 365 marathon's in a year. He is smashing it think has under 50 to do.

Hope him and kev had a beer at the game together yesterday.

[LancashireHibby]

Went to the wheelchair final on Friday. One of the most astounding, intense and enjoyable sporting occasions I’ve ever attended. Had a good day at Old Trafford yesterday but it was never going to match up to Friday night, and in truth was never likely to once England were knocked out. Fourteen games attended throughout the tournament, it’s been a blast!

[HH81]

Thoughts now turn to championship rugby league. Some massive trips to Bradford and Halifax.

Matt your boys might do well in super league, the standard last year was worst ever. Good luck.

[HH81]

We are back.

Championship kicks off this weekend.

Cougars live on TV Monday night, big crowd expected.

Looking forward to getting to Cougar park, would love to beat Fev.

[DaveF]

We are back.

Championship kicks off this weekend.

Cougars live on TV Monday night, big crowd expected.

Looking forward to getting to Cougar park, would love to beat Fev.

Cheers for this. Will be watching 👍

[LancashireHibby]

We are back.

Championship kicks off this weekend.

Cougars live on TV Monday night, big crowd expected.

Looking forward to getting to Cougar park, would love to beat Fev.
Get ‘em stuffed, Cougars 👍

Sadly I’ve taken the decision that I shan’t be attending much live RL this year but will undoubtedly be watching the Sky and Viaplay games. Will probably go to the Super League Grand Final and any England internationals but that’s about it, sadly.

[HH81]

Get ‘em stuffed, Cougars 👍

Sadly I’ve taken the decision that I shan’t be attending much live RL this year but will undoubtedly be watching the Sky and Viaplay games. Will probably go to the Super League Grand Final and any England internationals but that’s about it, sadly.

How come?

[LancashireHibby]

How come?
We’ll go with “personal reasons” but very much to do with the rebrand etc

Cougars started brightly tonight but Fev have shown their quality

[DaveF]

Not the best start but featherstone do look a lot better, as expected.

[HH81]

Awful start. Fev a step above and can see why they are full time.

Really hope Fev don't win the league but they looked way above the level tonight.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Edinburgh Eagles v Saddleworth rangers live online, Challenge cup
Watch LIVE Challenge Cup first round: Edinburgh Eagles v Saddleworth Rangers - Live - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/rugby-league/64555929)

[DaveF]

Edinburgh Eagles v Saddleworth rangers live online, Challenge cup
Watch LIVE Challenge Cup first round: Edinburgh Eagles v Saddleworth Rangers - Live - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/rugby-league/64555929)

Lost 20-30

[HH81]

Shame for Eagles. Wanted them to get through and play the cougars one year.

Was busy yesterday in Nottingham so couldn't even watch. One year hopefully.

[HH81]

Widnes away today, another tough outing.

I shall be there. 4g pitch not great for RL but might help our quick lads. We shall see.

Mon the Cougars!

[DaveF]

Lost by 8. Next week 😀

[HH81]

Aye Dave. Had them on racks at 18 all. Just a shame we couldn't close the game out last 10 minutes.

Newcastle at home next. Need a win.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Lost 20-30


a lot closer than what i expected :agree:

[cabbageandribs1875]

what a mug Castleford's Joe Westerman is huh, caught down an alley with the wife of a friend, nice wife and three kids at home and he does something like that


Twitter is your friend :rolleyes:

[HH81]

Seen the video. What an idiot.

The guy filming it says can I have a go. 😆

Poor from Joe though and he has been fined by his club.

[cabbageandribs1875]

terrible Rhinos performance, 23 mins played and 18-0 down


embarrassing for Rhinos fans HT 30-0

Men against Boys


FT 42-10

[DaveF]

Leopard overload pre game at Leigh. Hope the game lives up to the hype..

[HH81]

St Helens on ch 4 in 15 mins.

They will lose though, quite badly I would think.

[DaveF]

St Helens on ch 4 in 15 mins.

They will lose though, quite badly I would think.

Played really well so far, in terrible conditions. 10-0 up and dominating Penrith.

[davy67 +]

Interesting weather conditions

[DaveF]

Saints win 13-12 with a golden point.

[HH81]

Ended up heading out to run a park run.

Caught golden point.

Thought they would be hammered. Great result.

[HH81]

Another game on ch4 at 1pm for anyone about. Hull KR I think.

[HH81]

Cougars off and running. 44 points on the board too which is a good sign.

Batley away this week. World class food there so looking forward to it.

[DaveF]

Leeds are so passive in defence. Had Hull on their own line a couple of times but they allow easy metres and now find themselves 10-6 down.

Early doors but they look like basement candidates this season.

[davy67 +]

Leeds are so passive in defence. Had Hull on their own line a couple of times but they allow easy metres and now find themselves 10-6 down.

Early doors but they look like basement candidates this season.

I didn't think The Rhinos could be as inept as last week but it seems that they're determined to prove me wrong

[DaveF]

Got themselves in front, cough up the ball and concede. Had 2 good positions in the last few minutes and blew it both times. A fight with Wakefield and Leigh awaits I think.

[HH81]

Frustrating start from the cougars.

Won 1 lost 3. Fev expected.

Widnes away lost in last 10 mins after a couple of injuries out wide

Yesterday at batley last play of the game after leading most of the game. So annoying walking out the ground after that!

London next week, pressure on again need to win.

[DaveF]

NRL is back on Thursday morning with Parramatta v Melbourne. 8.50am.

[cabbageandribs1875]

well, i expect a hammering for Rhinos tonight @ st helens


early fright for saints ;)


didn't last long 6-6



pathetic dive by st helens player, absolutely pathetic falling down like a wee girl

24-12 45 mins played

[cabbageandribs1875]

well this is exciting 24-24 10 mins remaining :greengrin



Leigh get a surprise win at 3rd top HKR 25-30


ooooeee 24-25 Rhinos :greengrin FT


i reckon that makes Rhinos unofficial World Champs now


great chance for another two points at home to Wakefield next week

[davy67 +]

Some finish, Leeds finally get a Win

[DaveF]

Well, I never saw that coming. Leeds were superb going forward and while they got a couple of ref decisions towards the end, they totally deserved that win.

A great game.

[HH81]

Superb game at Cougar Park.

Thought we were dead an buried at HT.

10.mins into the 2nd half we were ahead.

Great entertainment. 33-22 get in

[cabbageandribs1875]

Rhinos 26 Wakefield 0, three games on the trot Wakefield have drawn a blank, wonder what the stats are for any RL side having a run like that


world champs beat again Leigh 20 St Helens 12

HKR 10 Warrington 18

Giants 36 Cas 6

[HH81]

Stuff the super league.

Cougars in the challenge cup. Almost beat by Hunslet. Didnt help we had a sending off on around 50 mins when well ahead.

Decent game and very odd ground where you can see miles and miles of Leeds from the top tier. Grounds called south Leeds stadium not elland road ha.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Castleford looking for that first win of the season tonight v Rhinos


hopefully still duck egg afterwards :)


Kruise Leeming has obviously spat the dummy out for getting dropped last week, personally never rated him anyway

been told he can leave immediately


well that was an easy £27.50 in the bank 14-8, Rhinos were dreadful with errors/penalties throughout

[DaveF]

Some great games in the NRL this weekend.

Roosters beating south's by 2 yesterday and today Brisbane winning again, setting up a cracker next week against the Dolphins at Suncorp.

[DaveF]

Some great games in the NRL this weekend.

Roosters beating south's by 2 yesterday and today Brisbane winning again, setting up a cracker next week against the Dolphins at Suncorp.

Brisbane came out on top in a bruising match. A fantastic solo try when defending a last minute kick sealed the win.

Great entertainment.

[HH81]

Do you stream the games? Ones not on sky...

Pay or do you know a good site to watch them for free? 😁

[cabbageandribs1875]

only just noticed the clock is counting down in this Leeds/Catalans game, is this a new thing, i didn't notice that in the Wigan/Salford game last night :confused:



three tries in 5 mins sees Rhinos coming back after losing the first one, 8-6 Rhinos, Martin missing both conversion attempts with that horrible wind


Rhinos are pathetic with the silly individual errors 8-22

easy £40 return at the bookies though

[DaveF]

Do you stream the games? Ones not on sky...

Pay or do you know a good site to watch them for free? 😁

Get them via IPTV (Aussie TV has fox league which shows all the games). Another cracker this morning with South's beating Manly in golden point time.

Big win for Leeds today. Never seen it but some come back!

[HH81]

Yes yes yes.

Bulls gtf.

Ever since 96 when sky and bulls screwed us over.

Today is a moment in history 😁

[DaveF]

Yes yes yes.

Bulls gtf.

Ever since 96 when sky and bulls screwed us over.

Today is a moment in history 😁

Saw the result - great win 👍 and a steady start to the season.

[HH81]

Jesus don't even remember posting last night!

Great crowd just under 5k, two good teams and a massive win to kick start the season right.

Bigger crowd than was Huddersfield v ST Helens.

[DaveF]

Leeds are going to need another comeback tonight. 14-0 away to HKR after 30mins.

[cabbageandribs1875]

where the frik did Rhinos get that Olpherts from, what a dud


they really can turn in some absolutely comical performances 14-0 29 mins played


and again, take Olpherts off fgs man


aw man he's just knocked on again :faf:

[davy67 +]

Another woeful performance so far from the Rhinos

[cabbageandribs1875]

can't even do a scrum


training manual

1. find out rules of the game


27th Knock on

Austins short kicks have been laughable

Luke Hooley worst ever debut

[LancashireHibby]

Not watched tonight but it’s doing Leigh a huge favour that Leeds, Cas and Wakey are so bloody dreadful.

[HH81]

Heading to York tonight. Mon the cougars.

Loads of RL on tv this weekend.

[DaveF]

Wigan are dominating Saints, 14-0 after 50mins. They have been very impressive so far and Saints need a bit of a miracle to get into this game.

[HH81]

Get in there. Another massive win at York.

[DaveF]

What a brilliant game between Catalans and Warrington. 14-14 with 15min to go. Warrington down to 12 after Dudson red carded for a punch.

Warrington win 14-20. Catalans denied a try under the sticks with minutes to go for a very marginal offside.

[cabbageandribs1875]

good game, once again Leeds terrible start but rallying in the 2nd half FT 18-17


oh for another kevin sinfield for those conversions though, think that was four missed today

[cabbageandribs1875]

Leeds 34 Hull FC 10
Warrington 6 Wigan 13
Huddersfield 26 Catalans 14
HKR 26 St Helens 14

[DaveF]

Willie Isa just been interviewed post game with a lump on his head the size of a melon 😳

Tough lad!

[DaveF]

Didn't see it but looks like a good win for Leigh over Leeds tonight.

[Scorrie]

Anyone see the warm up last night between Catalan and St Helens when a local bull broke loose and chased the players! Catalan wear red so they cleared off sharpish!

[cabbageandribs1875]

lovely touch Leeds Rhinos :agree:

Leeds Rhinos: Super League side to wear Doddie Weir tribute kit - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/65496700)

Leeds Rhinos will wear a special kit in tribute to Doddie Weir in their Magic Weekend game against Castleford in Newcastle next month.

[DaveF]

I see that there is a train strike planned for June 3rd which is going to mean out planned trip to the magic weekend will no longer happen.

[cabbageandribs1875]

quite astonishing this 2nd half display from 12 men Rhinos

70 mins Wigan 18 Leeds 34

home fans leaving


3rd interception Wigan 18 Leeds 40


Leigh up to 5th with a good win at Huddersfield

[DaveF]

What a result for Leeds!

[DaveF]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-65590288

[McD]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-65590288


in a world where there are so many stories of sportsmen being caught/suspected of dodgy tax and pay situations, crashing high end cars, involved with sordid and seedy circumstances, this guy is an absolute legend, and a true inspiration

[cabbageandribs1875]

Rhinos for once put in a 1st half display and lead by 14-0, only for Wigan to turn it around and win 18-14, not one point for them in the 2nd half although Newman preferred to be a greedy git by wanting the headlines himself and didn't make the the pass inside for what would have been a winning try/con, cost his side a place

[HH81]

Rhinos for once put in a 1st half display and lead by 14-0, only for Wigan to turn it around and win 18-14, not one point for them in the 2nd half although Newman preferred to be a greedy git by wanting the headlines himself and didn't make the the pass inside for what would have been a winning try/con, cost his side a place

Yep that was absolutely awful from Newman.

Crowd poor too for such a big game and leeds united wasn't even playing that day.

Great ground headingley to be fair but I prefer the cricket ground next door 😁

[DaveF]

Brilliant ending in the HKR v Wigan game tonight.

Wigan score right on the final second to draw level, HKR hit the post with a golden point drop goal attempt and then Wigan slice through and score a try for the win.

Cracking stuff.

[DaveF]

Another great clash tonight in Leeds v Saints.

12-12 and heading for golden point. Leeds down to 12 after a punch thrown.

[DaveF]

Saints now down to 12 after a sin bin but Leeds miss a 40m penalty attempt. 5mins to go.

[DaveF]

Saints nick it with a drop goal in the last 30 seconds.

[davy67 +]

Saints nick it with a drop goal in the last 30 seconds.
Another victory slips through the Rhinos fingers , decent match though. I'm Looking forward to the start of the State of Origin series on Wednesday

[DaveF]

Another victory slips through the Rhinos fingers , decent match though. I'm Looking forward to the start of the State of Origin series on Wednesday

Yip, can't wait for that. Normally my go into office day but not next week 😀

[cabbageandribs1875]

after six losses on the trot for Castleford who would you ,love to play, Leeds Rhinos :agree:, this Rhinos side can be truly awful


even when it went 24-14 leeds i went straight on Bet365 to put a bet on Cas winning, unfortunately they only had odds up for tomorrows games :grr:i would have won quite a few more ££


and not for the first time this season i think i've saw one of thee worst Rugby players(League or Union) that i've saw for many many years......... Olpherts, a seriously poor rugby player and i just cannot fathom why he got a full 80 mins, that's two of Castlefords three wins this season came against Rhinos

[cabbageandribs1875]

well done wakefield, finally after 14 straight losses all they needed was a game against the side with the softest underbelly in the league.... Rhinos


same with Castleford, 3 wins all season with two of those against the Rhinos :agree:


another error strewn performance

[cabbageandribs1875]

so, from their worst performance in super league in losing to Wakefield they then go and beat Huddersfield 54-0 :)


Blake Austin outstanding

[Sloop67]

Excellent first half from The Rhinos 0-16 up vs Warrington , but the wives have been pretty poor so far

[cabbageandribs1875]

that could be the try that wins it for Rhinos :) 6-22 still 10 mins remaining

[Sloop67]

that could be the try that wins it for Rhinos :) 6-22 still 10 mins remaining
Fairly comfortable for Leeds , Warrington slightly better in the second half

[DaveF]

Couple of shocks in the challenge cup semi finals with Leigh beating St Helens yesterday and Hull KR at 10-10 against Wigan with 10mins to go.

Wigan been down to 12 for a while so Hull will be favourites to win.

Best line of commentary from Brian Noble "Oh, we've got a semi on our hands now lads"

[DaveF]

Hull KR win it 11-10 with a GP drop goal.

[LancashireHibby]

Well. What a day that was. Not cried so much since 21/05/2016

[HH81]

Well. What a day that was. Not cried so much since 21/05/2016

Nice one M. Glad they won it.

Great game too as was Batley v Fax after.

[LancashireHibby]

We needed an hour in Club Wembley just to take it all in after the game, but saw the second half of the Fax game. What a finish. Chuffed Fax got the win though for my mates who support them.

[DaveF]

Catalan and Wigan playing on a pitch that looks like it has a seriously bad rash.

[DaveF]

NRL finals underway this weekend. Couple of one sided wins but also 2 tight ones and this morning's game between Newcastle and Canberra has been brilliant. 28 each and heading to extra time.

[Sloop67]

Melbourne Storm v Sydney Roosters. Cracking game

[DaveF]

Melbourne Storm v Sydney Roosters. Cracking game

Some poor refereeing but a great ending. Can't see Melbourne getting past Penrith though.

Warriors v Knights coming up now.

[Sloop67]

Warriors on fire

[DaveF]

Warriors on fire

Yep, a thumping 40-10 victory.

Penrith v Melbourne on Friday followed by Brisbane v NZ Warriors to decide the Grand Final.

Home teams are the obvious favourite to progress. Looking forward to these games.

[WeeRussell]

Yep, a thumping 40-10 victory.

Penrith v Melbourne on Friday followed by Brisbane v NZ Warriors to decide the Grand Final.

Home teams are the obvious favourite to progress. Looking forward to these games.

I’ve been following Brisbane this year. Really like watching them and particularly a big fan of Reece Walsh.

I’ll be cheering them on against the Panthers in the final assuming they both make it!

[DaveF]

Walsh is superb, I really thought NZ would struggle after losing him but pleased to see them going so well. With Reynolds steering Brisbane around, they will tough to beat.