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[Tommy The C5t]

http://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/news/5320/BULLS%20SET%20FOR%20RL%209's

Bradford Bulls are set to take part in the Rugby League 9's Festival of Rugby throughout the month of June.

The festival will be played each Tuesday in June from the 7th with a Finals evening at Headingley Carnegie Stadium on July 5th.

The Bulls, who have been drawn in the Eastern Conference open their account at Craven park Hull on Tuesday 7th June when they play Round Robin games against Hull KR, Castleford Tigers and Hull FC. The action then switches to Odsal Stadium the following week, 14th June, when the Bulls host Castleford Tigers, Halifax and Featherstone Rovers.

On June 21st, the Bulls are in action at the Shay with Halifax hosting the Bulls, Wakefield Wildcats and Hull FC and the rounds are completed on Tuesday 28th June when Leeds Rhinos host the Bulls, Featherstone and Hull FC.

Each team will play three games of fifteen minutes duartion on the night and the action stars at 19:30.

The events involving the Bulls are as follows;

Tuesday, 7 June, 2011 at Craven Park, Hull:

19:30: Hull Kingston Rovers V Castleford Tigers

19:50: Bradford Bulls V Hull F C ,

20:20: Castleford Tigers V Hull F C

20:40: Hull Kingston Rovers V Bradford Bulls

21:10: Bradford Bulls V Castleford Tigers,

21:30: Hull Kingston Rovers V Hull F C

Tuesday, 14 June, 2011 at Odsal Stadium:

19:30: Bradford Bulls V Castleford Tigers

19:50: Featherstone Rovers V Halifax R.L.F.C.

20:20: Castleford Tigers V Halifax R.L.F.C.

20:40: Bradford Bulls V Featherstone Rovers

21:10 Castleford Tigers V Featherstone Rovers

21:30 Bradford Bulls V Halifax R.L.F.C.

Tuesday 21st June, 2011 at The Shay:

19:30: Halifax R.L.F.C. V Wakefield Trinity Wildcats RLFC

19:50: Bradford Bulls V Hull F C

20:20: Bradford Bulls V Wakefield Trinity Wildcats RLFC

20:40: Halifax R.L.F.C. V Hull F C

21:10: Hull F C V Wakefield Trinity Wildcats RLFC

21:30: Halifax R.L.F.C. V Bradford Bulls

Tuesday 28th June at Headingley Carnegie Stadium:

19:30: Leeds Rhinos V Featherstone Rovers

19:50: Bradford Bulls V Hull F C

20:20: Bradford Bulls V Featherstone Rovers

20:40: Leeds Rhinos V Hull F C

21:10: Featherstone Rovers V Hull F C

21:30: Leeds Rhinos V Bradford Bulls

Tueday 5th July at Headingley Carnegie Stadium
Final's Night

[jannerboyuk]

No scrums, power plays and sidebottoms http://www.therfl.co...petitions/nines

[Silvia Saint]

No scrums is an interesting rule. What are the reasons for that? In my experiences scrums are a genuine attacking opportunity in 9s.

[amh]

Fixtures

you'll have to change the selection drop down boxes to 9s etc...as I can't get it to save

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[Tommy The C5t]

Fixtures

you'll have to change the selection drop down boxes to 9s etc...as I can't get it to save

I think I'll be covering all the Bradford games for hospital radio so hopefully by Tuesday 7th June we'll be streaming live and you'll all be able to listen for those that can't make the trip over to Craven Park.

The RFL have got the stadium tax spot on IMO: Adults £6 Children £3.

[Dave T]

It's a really interesting idea. Some interesting venues too. Surprised to see Wrexham FC staging an event despite the Crusaders not playing?

Also, would have expected the HJ Stadium event to be the one featuring Wigan, Saints and Warrington playing each other rather than the Co-op Stadium.

Be very interesting to see how this goes.

[Tommy The C5t]

No scrums, power plays and sidebottoms http://www.therfl.co...petitions/nines

I would love to see this brought into Super League

There are a number of rule variations from the 13-a-side game including the option for teams to run a ‘powerplay’ after scoring a try which gives them one opportunity to score an additional three point try from the 10-metre line instead of kicking the goal.

It's like the NFL "going for the two" rule.

[BBR]

Is this being televised at all?

[Mortis]

I would be attending the Odsal event but I'm busy on Tuesdays.

[Johnoco]

Great idea. Will attend as many as possible. Could be a really good sideshow in itself.

[HappyDave]

Would the RFL be able to convince Sky Sports to buy RL 9s highlight packages next season seeing as the already show low level RU 7s comps & the IRB World 7s?

[Tommy The C5t]

Would the RFL be able to convince Sky Sports to buy RL 9s highlight packages next season seeing as the already show low level RU 7s comps & the IRB World 7s?

I think they should be at least showing the final at Headingley on the 5th July.

[deluded pom?]

Won't it just be reserve teams taking part? Which coach is likely to risk his first team players in a 9s comp played midweek?

[Tommy The C5t]

Won't it just be reserve teams taking part? Which coach is likely to risk his first team players in a 9s comp played midweek?

A side that has nothing to play for in the Super League/Championship. There is prize money up for grabs you know

[deluded pom?]

A side that has nothing to play for in the Super League/Championship. There is prize money up for grabs you know

Yep, that's all we need. The SL season being undermined by a 9s tournament.

[Johnoco]

Won't it just be reserve teams taking part? Which coach is likely to risk his first team players in a 9s comp played midweek?

TBH I am not that arsed if they are reserves. It's a bit of fun surely.

[shrek]

I think its a great concept and the sort of thing that no doubt was envisaged from the start of summer rugby.

Doesn't quite work for me on a personal level as its the one night of the week the wife is out socialising loosely disguised as sport, however if you guys could keep attendances up till the kids are old enough to be dragged along that'd be much appreciated!

[Methven Hornet]

I think its a great concept and the sort of thing that no doubt was envisaged from the start of summer rugby.

Doesn't quite work for me on a personal level as its the one night of the week the wife is out socialising loosely disguised as sport, however if you guys could keep attendances up till the kids are old enough to be dragged along that'd be much appreciated!

Ha! That's what participating in sport is for most of us!

[Methven Hornet]

Won't it just be reserve teams taking part? Which coach is likely to risk his first team players in a 9s comp played midweek?

Don't think of them as reserves, more as specialised 9s players!

Also there's nothing wrong with putting young and fringe players in the spotlight, and giving them something to play for.

[shrek]

Ha! That's what participating in sport is for most of us!

Don't tell her that! She'll be wanting two nights in the week to counter my Saturdays and Sundays at the w/e!