Scubby

People forget what an astute idea it was to form the club as Catalans back in 2004/5 which meant they could tap into regional support and commercial income. That allowed them to break the SL record attendance and to achieve the highest turnover in SL. Had they been as short-sighted as some they would have just named themselves Perpignan to keep in with the small town theme.

Where exactly is the boundary line drawn with this? Whitehaven admitted to the RLFC in 1949 are they safe? Is it within 100 miles of the George Hotel?

Catalans have been part of SL for 16 years FFS. They are ingrained in some of the special moments in the game's recent history. Been to Wembley twice, Old Trafford once and hold the record for the biggest ever SL attendance at 32k. Were it not for Catalans we would have never seen some of those top NRL players like Stacey Jones and James Maloney in SL because other clubs couldn't afford them. The have also had more home games broadcast on Sky in the last 10-15 years than any other SL club. I can't believe I have to write this! Going by some of Catlans signing for 2023 and with a couple more in the pipeline, I think there is a cold reality that they are going to be a top 4 club for the next decade. That doesn't sit well with a lot of people. Why can they make those signings? Because the have the highest turnover in SL - you know real money!!

Great win for Salford play offs are wide open if they keep this momentum.

11-10 TO now. What a tense affair

What a squeaker for Catalans. Needed that win with Cas on a great run of form.

Had to be done!

I would have had him as an automatic selection and even pushing for captain a year or two ago. I have seen every Canberra game in 2022 and he just seems way off the pace. He was such a quick thinking player, always one step ahead and it's just not happening for him. Hope it is just a phase and he can come back but he isn't worth a place in the England squad on current form.

I have loved Elliot Whitehead, he is one of my favourite players over the last decade, but he should be nowhere near the England squad this year. His form has fallen off a cliff and he suddenly looks all his age (will be 33 at the world cup). His form may come back but he is a long way down the pecking order. So experienced but is the weak link for Canberra atm. Sometimes age and wear and tear just gets you.

The difference between 2022 and 2002 is that scouts from 2 fully professional French clubs would be watching and taking on some of the most talented guys on their pathways. France has always produced young players who are competitive at youth level. They have not had the route into become full time pros like they have now.

Fair enough. It's pretty obvious these English kids are from community clubs. The trip has probably been funded via ARL sources. 50-10 probably shows that too

Where do you think the French kids are from? All these kids on both sides are in Y11 and Y12 at school.

He had the Last laugh tonight

Great win for Hull KR. Please for Danny McGuire - he is a great guy.

Interesting that Last left Wakefield to re-join Radford at Cas in the closed season. The fortunes of both clubs are showing what a good coach he is.

Black Black Black (and white)

You Wynne some you lose some

Adam Pearson might be doing a post match Sky interview after all

Yep there's going to be plenty more tries unless defences tighten up.

Rookie error from young Jack Walker but Hull survive.

We are seeing some pretty poop defence tonight. Just not good enough for this level.

The NRL clear onside/offside before it's even handed over to the VR. How hard is it to roll that back while the onfield ref is talking?

Immediately the angles weren't good enough to go with a try. Just throw it back to the ref and get on with it.