EagleEyePie

Ah so it's one of those reality shows where they set tasks that no one can possibly achieve purely for entertainment purposes. How very cruel.

There's always the possibility that this event does more for Super League than it does for the NRL. There will always be the risk that interest in this concept diminishes each year as the novelty wears off. The good thing is it's an NRL concept and not one that is going to cost Super League in any way. The Vegas event itself won't have the same impact that NFL games in London have had in the UK because a big event in Vegas happens on a regular basis. It's not really a newsworthy thing and I don't think it will significantly increase interest in rugby league in the US. If they can keep the event afloat for another few years then it might be a decent starting point, but ultimately I don't think the American public is really that interested in sports from outside their own country. The only real exception I can think of is football and that is decades in the making. I'm pretty sure the goal for Wigan in becoming part of this event was simply to improve perception and increase profile in this country. That's a pretty straightforward and achievable aim. The way Sky bought into it was refreshing and showed that they are willing to invest in rugby league when rugby league is actually investing in itself. I'm hoping the viewing figures were good, as it will show that the investment from both Wigan and Sky Sports was worth it. There are some really good things happening in Super League right now so hopefully things can keep going in the right direction. Hopefully next year there will be an opportunity for fans of other clubs to go out to Vegas. Wigan and Wire going to Dublin would be fun and there are opportunities for other clubs to get involved and really put the effort in to make some events out of our sport.

I think it shows how important it is to have these big events that can help to throw off the shackles of Super League's small northern town image. I don't think we looked out of place on the same stage as the NRL, despite it being a one-sided affair. I think the Super League fans bring that unique atmosphere to games that those from the US and from the NRL can really enjoy. From the NRL's point of view it could also increase their profile in the UK. I'd say there are good reasons to invite Super League teams each year. We do have to be mindful about not relying on the same teams every time though. For many Wigan and Wire fans this was a once in a liftetime event. Get the same teams back there next year and we may only get half as many fans out there. I think this is where there may be some difficulty as I'm sure I read that Wigan were covering the cost of all this themselves. If it turns out to be a really costly venture how can we ensure there are other clubs willing to fork out that amount? In terms of the production for this game, I agree with those who say the studio presentation was good and helped it feel like a bigger event. It may simply because this is what we've become accustomed to in football/American football and it was being hosted in the studio used for Monday Night Football. Maybe it's more a case of it feeling unqiue. I know most big football broadcasts aren't presented in this way, but it does give MNF a different feel. It would be nice to be able to have a studio for the really big games, or perhaps for Good Friday where there are two games in a row.

Thought Brian was about to say "I'm glad to say I'm with a loser" when introducing Sam Burgess there

Made that look easy from the scrum.

Bit disappointed with this defence to be honest. The tries we've conceded have been very soft

We've conceded another try! PEET OUT OUT!

We've conceded a try! PEET OUT!

Can we play here every week? (Aside from the fact it would make my season ticket about 100000x more expensive)

We are tearing them apart! I could say that our opponents are playing poorly, but it's Wire and I'm a few beers in so WHO CARES!!!

A fair few Raiders fans in the Wigan end seem to be enjoying the atmosphere

What a try that was!! Superb break from French, great patience from Field.

Lovely break down the left edge. Just tore Warrington apart

That was tackled in the field of play. Should have challenged that.

YESSSSSS!!! Great run from Walters and quick play the ball. Outstanding inside pass from French.

Was that a knock on? I thought the Wire player lost control but held it against his body and threw it back?

Wigan have started this game so well. A little sloppy with the ball early on but we've been dominating possession and position and could have been further ahead. Credit Harry Smith for that dummy to create that space out wide. Great halfback play

It's a try!

Could it be Dupree with the first try? With his family history from the US that would be fantastic for him

Forcing it a little bit here. We're usually much more structured that this in attack and more patient. Perhaps deliberate because of the occasion? Feeling like there's a need to entertain and be more open.

Oh Marshy! Dropped it at the last moment!

There's no controversy in this at all. He's on the ground with a tackler on him before the ball strip. It's a simple call

Tackle complete. No try

Bit of a shocker from Field after a great break. If he has one fault, it's his decision making in those situations.

A real sore one on Fitzgibbon. Not deliberate, I think it had more to do with Fitzgibbon slipping out of the tackle but definitely a penalty minimum. Clearly being very lenient