EastLondonMike

“All packaging and no product” - Kyle Amor. Perfectly summed up.

Really positive and exciting news. To have games consistently on the BBC, both SL and Challenge cup for men and women, is huge, and something the game can really get behind. We really have a great base to start building from now.

I do hope they have a strategy for original content to be featured on the app also. Not just highlights and “classic” games. I think growth and eventual success will rest on what additional programming they can produce/feature.

Great to see the continued upward curve of all things SL related. I mentioned on a previous thread it does feel like we are going on an positive IMG led journey with RL now. Lets hope that continues. Im not sure I'll subscribe to a full season - but for the big games and play-offs/GF - I'm sure i'll subscribe for a month long package or game day package. Will be interesting to see what the balance is between a month long subs on SL+ and NOW TV.

I think it’s smart, and aligning all three versions of the game is a no brainier. I assume a new Betfred Superleague lock up logo will be revealed for SL launch. The current one featured on the SL website still featuring the current/previous typography would obvs not be consistent with this new update to the branding. Overall I like it. And feels like IMGs presence is finally starting to show through. Feels like a journey has definitely started.

Sad news. Far too young. RIP.

Saw this too and piqued my interest. Looks like only some clubs gave some genuine input. Always thought a RL version of the NFL Combine could be quite interesting. Testing strength, speed and fitness, with a competitive edge - as an event pre season. Doubt clubs wouldn’t get behind such a thing, but from a fans point of view i think it could be fun.

One from History, Harold Wagstaff debuted at 15. But not the youngest to debut, according to Wiki - Harold Edmundson being the youngest, also 15.

Didn’t Andrew Ettingshausen make his debut at 16? He was still at school, I remember that.

All Black Caleb Clarke training/trained with Souths too - likely nothing in it as it was actively promoted by both club and player - but interesting none the less.

Kiwi Union player signed for Wests today also - or announced today. Haven't heard of him but ex-Chiefs player now playing at the level below. Think he's a winger. Solomon Alaimalo

Don’t know if anyone else has seen it, but Leigh now have a signature shoe/sneaker - created by their new kit supplier Patrick. Must be a first in RL. Naturally it features the leopard print, albeit in grey/black. Sure plenty will like it.

Hope the NRL are watching how F1 launch an event in Vegas.

Both Wigan shirts look like they've had too much input from someone who doesnt know the first thing about creating a nice looking team kit. 'Over designed' springs to mind. Poor first effort from Kappa.

Not a bad effort from Oxen. There is a current trend in team sports whereby the focus is fully on a pattern story, with the actual garment being pretty basic in its make-up - which should suit the likes of Oxen. If you look at Nike, Adi, Puma most of the interest in their current kits is in the print pattern. No creative cut lines or inserts, just basic shape and interesting all over print pattern.

Both Warrington shirts look decent enough to me.

Just seen the BBC news sport broadcast on the bbc news channel (international focus - not national) and England wrapping up the series didn’t rate a mention. Naturally the union World Cup led, followed by European football, English football and lastly cricket WC. BBC only having access to video footage from the Cricket.

People have a habit of shortening names also, Super League benefits from being two syllables and hard to shorten. Not saying it’s a reason to keep it the name, but certainly to be considered if looking to rebrand as an alternative when visibility is one of the reasons to do so.

I quite like Super League. And would keep it and genuinely try and build upon the name. And making it the most visible of any competition that carries the “super” moniker. I fully expect any change to incorporate the words “Rugby League” though - anything else will just simply bring out more negativity - which the game has been mired in for far too long. Adopting the wording “Rugby League” is the only option IMO, and the closest thing to being able to please everyone. Personally I wouldn’t be averse to NRL (National Rugby League) - but such a change absolutely will generate negative comment from many on both sides of the RL world. that being said I see plenty of opportunities with the name, if done right, which of course it wouldn’t be.

Southerners just don't like weddings

Atmosphere does play a huge part in perception. The atmosphere was flat today at Hudds - for whatever reason. Had that game been played in front of a full house of vocal RL fans for the full 80, the negative feelings would be far more minimal. IMHO. Many on here - myself included - often look at other sports that are far less entertaining and played at a far lower standard than RL, but who are able to generate positive perceptions when a large vocal crowd plays a key part. Hopefully a full house of vocal RL fans at Headingly next week. I'll be there, and hoping to witness an England 3-0 series victory.

Conditions obviously played a major part in the style of play today, but a wins a win, especially as it secures the series. Important to remember that this England team is without 5-6 first choice players - so the players that came in have certainly played an important part. Shaun Wane has always been very good at getting the best out of the players available. Special mention for Harry Smith. He has certainly come on a lot in the last 6-7 months. Heres hoping he can continue that progression into the 3rd test and beyod.

Well, at least we know we're going to see the ball thrown around now they have a sniff. Which will certainly test our edge defence even more.

Someone tell the crowd the games started.

Don't think its Dave woods.