Wigan Riversider

Spot on. The WC must go ahead without either nation. I certainly won't care for or lament the absence of those not there when the tournament kicks off.

Shocked NZ not coming.

Don't care whether they come or not. They will be whinging n whining whatever happens. World Cup comes first...not them.

The very same. His team were desperately unlucky to lose the GF in 2020. I hear that he has lost the dressing room in 2021. Wigan have not won one big game during his tenure, beginning with the WCC in 2019.

Can't argue with that.

Forgive me if this has already been posted. https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/controversial-restructuring-of-british-rugby-league-revealed-with-a-number-of-clubs-set-to-be-forced-out-41021/ Will believe it when I see it.

Like the opening paragraph very much.

Will it be Lam's last game as Head Coach?

Lam and Radlinski p45 time?

Definitely agree that Matchroom not getting involved was a massive missed opportunity for the sport.

All very fair points indeed. My greatest concern is the new two year tv deal which is 35% below the last one. Will that figure decrease further when the next deal is signed?

To be honest I have pretty much given up on SL which is why I rarely post on current events. Still watch amateur game, Chorley Panthers v Ulverston this afternoon.

Now we have 11 teams and Leigh not receiving the same as the other 11, no WCC, 35% less money than last year until 2023, no reserve grade, games shown on an obscure ppv channel... forgive my negativity.

Not optimistic it will go ahead. BBC reporting a decision to be made next week.

That's exactly how I felt in 1996 at the dawn of the new era.