Wigan Riversider

Qatar are nothing special however business class is excellent.

Royal Dublin Showground 1995. Last ever (?) Charity Shield, Leeds v Wigan.

Plenty of money there, lots of hotels, not too hot in January or February, flights are expensive however.

Mersey rail from Liverpool Central and you see ground from Sandhills. Or Wigan Wallgate to Headbolt Lane and Mersey rail from there.

Was that when the Australian video referee had to find conclusive proof that a try had been scored? Hall did score and it was not given.

5 yards forward IMHO

'Missed' Oldham v Wigan CC fixture 1987 as it was postponed due to snow. Was primed and ready to go at university college. Went on Wednesday night and the rest is history. Paddy Kirwan cost Wigan RLFC some money in that last minute. A cold night but Oldham deserved it.

Sad story about your dad. I jumped up when Lydon scored and landed on the terrace barrier. My right hip has never fully recovered.

The one that got away.

Schofield scored 4 tries?

Think I went with my dad to 1974(?) GB v Australia Central Park test. Players passed rugby balls into crowd before game. No other recollection. Last game was England v PNG in World Cup 2022.

Back in their early days I think that they rented the Brutus Stadium from the rugby union club. Anyone know if that was or still is the case?

Many fond memories of the greatest but his try at Wembley 1989 stands out. As does his 63 tries for Wigan 1986- 1987 when he had to change positions mid season. I will never forget him outplaying the great B Kenny Odsal 1985.

Believe it's his birthday today. Many happy returns to the GOAT.

Seen Tara referee games for several years. She quite rightly takes no nonsense from anybody. Was absolutely gutted that she wasn't selected for England at Wigan Brick stadium during World Cup 2022. Had been looking forward to watching her play. England men played PNG after and I've never seen a better performance from GB/ England. My last visit there watching RL.