burnleywelsh

Not so sure. If the Welsh clubs had switched to RL, then the South West English clubs would probably have followed. The likes of Gloucester, Bristol, Bath etc would’ve switched to maintain their popular cross border fixtures. Then followed by the Midlands clubs, leaving the RFU with a rump of elitist South East clubs. The strongest Welsh and English clubs would be playing NU/RL. If the rest of the Unions wanted meaningful International competition they would have had to consider following suit.

Merge them ??

https://wrl.wales/south-wales-leagues-to-kick-off-on-june-1 Bristol invited as well.

As far as I'm concerned the referee should be the sole arbiter of the game. The Video Ref is there to assist. What really bugs me is when they look for stuff that they haven't been asked to look at. Last night for Giants 2nd try, the Ref asked for on side off side at the kick and grounding. That is it as far as i'm concerned. The Ref is obviously happy with everything else. The VR then goes on to check whether there was a knock on, going over and over again, wasting so much time. It happens all the time, the VR looking for stuff that the Ref hasn't asked for. It's tedious. "Can you give me another angle......." etc,etc.....The NRL are so much quicker in reaching a decision.....

Was on the plane with him travelling back from Carcassonne when he was on his way to his loan move to Whitehaven. He was hunched up at the front waiting for everyone to get on before he took his seat at the front. Even then, his knees were up around his ears.

Not 100% sure. He was involved with RGC, the North Wales RU development region as a youngster, so not sure about him being brought up in Preston.

Gil Dudson, Cardiff born. Josh Lynch, Colwyn Bay I believe. Harry Hayes, the Grandson of GB forward Merv Hicks

Harsh…….he’s played 4 games, game 4 he didn’t complete. 61 tackles made, 92.4% tackle rate. 153 metres average run per game. 64m average post contact. Bit soon to say he’s struggling. What is he struggling with?

Fascinating article from Tony Collins about Leicester Tigers. From page 33. Follow the links. https://tony-collins.squarespace.com/rugbyreloaded/2021/5/24/rugby-reloaded-167-how-leicester-tigers-saved-english-rugby-union

To miss one boat is unfortunate, two miss more than one looks like carelessness………..to paraphrase Oscar Wilde……..

I think it was a question, not a statement.

I would hope that the goal would be A grade and getting to B is just a stepping stone.

proper investment is the key phrase here....

I’ve noticed that. I wonder how the ‘sock sponsors’ feel about that? Having paid out the cash to have their brand on the kit, only to have players roll their socks down. Do they raise that issue with the clubs?

Aus Police 18 v 6 GB Police https://fb.watch/qG0HmgCaES/?

Its on the website. https://www.skysports.com/watch/rugby-league-on-sky

Sky Sports Main event and arena https://www.rugbyleagueontv.com/

Why on earth didn't they just raise the logo to be printed on the white band ???

Reasons ???

Started going over to play at the age of 14 during school holidays. Made it more permanent as a 17 year old.

The original and the best…..

In my opinion, I wouldn't want him anywhere near young players/schoolchildren. He's a disgrace.

Is it broadcast live anywhere ? Last draw was. Edited: Just found out. 6.30pm on BBC iPlayer.

RFL Council gave South Wales the green light, but when it went to the clubs, self interest kicked in again and the clubs voted against. From memory, they folded as the goal was SL or nothing. Players weren’t going to sign for a club playing in the lower leagues.

South Wales…….the mid ‘90s version. This report was actually in a Chorley v South Wales match programme, linking it to the OP.