Lowdesert

Yeah, although the piece does mention RU the headline is all Rugby League. Deliberate.

I think we’ll see most of these challenged tomorrow. imo, the Esse Ese 2 match ban is not the way to go. Grounds are wet, slippery and just a little good footwork by the ball carrier can mean defender mistakes. Issues like this need consideration.

All pro clubs will receive up to date guidance on what they can take and what they can’t mate. The Standard used to be produced by Sports Council, now by WADA (International Standard). I know that the time I was involved in the pro game we weren’t allowed anything - even aspirin - but the external testing/monitoring was not what it should have been. Now, (as in 2024) we have stricter, international Standard. I am not sure how keen the wada club testing regimes are but they will been keener. All this stuff is clearly identified and if a player is unsure they should go straight to the club doctor. Not a players dad/‘friend’, etc etc. For what it’s worth Tramadol is now classed under Narcotics as banned in season. Sorry to hear about the knees btw

PNG appears to still be earmarked for the 18th place for both RL and political reasons.

Just playing to the Laws seems to have been difficult for uk players and also for the officials, when it’s so obvious.

Limoux fell apart mid way through the 2nd half. Lucas Albert ended up jinking over from close in to give them a 10 point cushion and after that the Limoux players head dropped. I expected a bit stronger response from them but just didn’t happen.

Been like it for some time. I asked the RFL, why they couldn’t base it on the nrl system that also reports in real time. They said it is the same system. It obviously isn’t.

First time I’ve heard of that. Coughing knee syndrome. Enjoy the Carlsberg!

Strange thing yesterday, not too dissimilar to the sparrow hawk/pigeon incidents. A Crow dropped down on a pigeon near our house. Feathers and flapping everywhere and when I got closer the Crow had his neck. Another Crow then followed and between them killed it. Me and a neighbour about 2 metres away. Never seen or heard of that.

Part of the Callum Walker package. Let’s hope he goes into advertising David. That way we’ll get Rugby League related content.

I’d be amazed if there wasn’t anything in his contract re: drink, drugs, inappropriate behaviour

Not just RL with the problem. It was decided to ban Tramadol in 2022 but only in competition iirc. Actually on the banned List now but that ban only came in this year.

Yeah, he can be a bit silly. I wish Hull had kept him! Difficult to take Wilkin seriously. For an educated man he speaks childishly sometimes and all in front of the cameras.

Not sure about whiplash but it can cause some bloody stress on your joints! I think we only have a law on ‘holds’ or ‘special holds’.

Ironic that Lebanon are trying to arrange internationals and we are still sat on our hands.

I’m seeing FCL 26 Albi 24 on the ffr13 website but unsure if that’s the final score. Great win if that’s the final score. Anyone got a better source?

It reminds me of all the bl**** cups of tea my wife has and if I aren’t careful and refuse them when offered, I end up doing the same! Made me smile though. Toilet trips aside, good advice for the painkillers.

8-0 2nd half shows PT dug in. They will not find it difficult to improve on their performances, as individuals and organisation after this. I am hoping that big efforts are now put in, going forwards, and am really looking to see more in the press about PT.

Slowly ramping up now. All naughty boys accepted to play and now Russell Crowe commentary on the NRL Las Vegas ad. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/it-s-football-but-not-as-you-know-it-crowe-fronts-nrl-ad-for-american-screens-20240209-p5f3t5.html

For those with RL related joint issues, personally, I would ease off the gas to get knee replacements and go and see a good physio first. Not many I would trust other than Keith Warner (Hull) or Dave Fevre (Lancs but not sure). Both are ex Hull, Wigan and GB. Either are as good as you’ll get. I thought that was me last August. Pain, limping but Keith and his staff fixed things. Were doing the Camino in May this year. It’ll take some discipline and exercise but if you have RL related pain, 100% get in touch with either of them.

Odyssey. Ah Yes, remember that.

Scamps burned down some years ago. Not sure what happened to Hofbraus but I do remember the headaches I had the morning after. I also remember the nice people who used to bring the schnapps around

Hofbrauhaus.

And all close to what was a rocking night out, Beer Keller on Bishop Lane and also OF’s starting gate for the match, 3 John Scott’s. 4 in York.

True to an extent but how many teams in the championship are ‘full time’. Wakey, Fev ? Not sure re:Toulouse but I doubt it’s 100%. Elite 1 is not at the championship standard.