Odsal Outlaw

Toulouse on fire last few weeks! Doesn’t look to be many in the ground watching.

I agree it makes perfect sense to have London in super league. But I disagree with the conspiracy theories from fans who think it’s all a fix. Last year they put two clubs into super league via an ‘independent panel’ that sat outside of IMG. If ever there was a chance to promote their ‘favourites’ that was it. And they didn’t choose London who at the time also had Lockyer etc. in place. So if they happen to get in via IMG this time then they probably deserve it. Personally I would love it if they replaced Hudds but unless we get another independent panel that seems unlikely!

Previous reports stated all 14 clubs will be decided on IMG points for 2027. And not sure why so many people suggesting RFL want London in and will do anything to make it happen, they could have put them in this year but they didn’t.

Thanks for sharing the link! Just watched last 5 mins of first half, is there even 50 people there?!

Just turned this on before half time, the kit clash is awful on tv. This is basic stuff.

Agree it was garbage but creating generic logos is pretty standard for global tournaments. They don’t have the rights for team logos and there can be conflict with national kit agreements.

I think the clash with football was avoidable, as you say even an hour would have meant less of an issue for home fans.

This is an awful game second half. And this female commentator is very average. Altho not as average as the Bulls tonight.

The development officers is were it needs to focus - but I guess a team of 10 would cost c.£500k and not sure where that money will come from. But can imagine that would have a huge impact over 3-5 years in the game in Scotland. I do think the other issue though is that if you look at world rugby league and where to put limited funds - there are probably quite a few countries where the money would go further and get better return, in which case SRL has to find it themselves - interesting you say no government support, that’s a shame, wonder what would unlock that.

Nevermind then. Maybe next time …

I thought Bulls actually looked ok in attack today, a couple of tries disallowed and sole good expansive play. But silly errors cost us, completion rate must have been poor and ruck defence on one line and was poor. On a separate note, great experience at the ground but the beer … Carslberg, and not only that but awful Cralsberg. Surely they can do better than that

I was the one with the Bulls shirt on, did you see me?

Scotland feels like a lost cause most of the time. Unless there can be some proper investment. I would think with a good number of development officers you could establish a reasonable pyramid with an ambition for a Championship club in the borders region to support a pathway to the top for local players. But Scotland don’t get good crowds for rugby union really or even lower level football. So this would require someone willing to pour money in. And we don’t have any money (you can see with London what happened with investment in development officers years ago - it was great, then the money went …)

No. England Knights should not play France full team. This isn’t a good look for France and reality is Knights will beat them. Play the full England team vs France every year in France to support development but let France also play Wales etc. so they get games they can win and games where they can test themselves against better opposition. A Knights proposition has minimal commercial appeal in my view altho I do like the idea of using it to tour Pacific/Americas places to develop players.

My first trip to Catalans, arrived yesterday. Been great so far! Looking forward to tomorrow #COYB