Tommygilf

Yeah I definitely think coaches suit certain squads and/or clubs.

I suspect that this is independent of the NRL deal being agreed, but in presumption of it.

Yeah better for Cas, though I'd argue this is critical for them. They've had every other type of coach they could reasonably get, if Rowley can't make things better there, who can!

On cue:

I assume this is part of what Martyn described as divorcing the London decision from the NRL deal decision?

It would help the French team if Catalans and Toulouse assisted with pathways for French players into the NRL systems.

Just announced as the new head coach. Got to feel it fits his style much more than Saints evidently did. Mad he is in the position of having to rebuild his coaching reputation with a move like this though, given he had a choice of Saints or Leeds at one point.

Don't ragebait him!

Looks like we are losing 2 (official) reserve teams from this year to make 10. In all likelihood, those other reserve teams are likely to find themselves in the Championship in different kits... I still think we would be better off maintaining as many independent Championship (and League 1) clubs as possible, with SL reserves bolstering the numbers in the lower leagues to keep them as viable competitions. Seems self defeating to scrap League 1 then screw the championship, when we have over 10 capable squads of players in a separate competition that otherwise receives no attention.

Half funding is yet again a sign of how this sport cannot be trusted with the current input in its leadership. Presumably this is for a period of time till the NRL deal is finalised? What does this mean for the broadcasting of games 4-7?

Have the Aussies changed their player numbering policy for this world cup?

Huddersfield's (and supposedly Castleford's) are rumoured to be changing kits.

Your bias is thinking everything everyone says is something to do with Derek Beaumont. Leeds' CEO hasn't said anything has he? Caddick has though.