JDR

And again I show why I’m not a RL coach

I can’t tell how much is Leeds being poor, and how much is Leigh’s efficient and purposeful performance

Good try from Leigh. It’s definitely easier to watch with the 2 very different kits compared to a lot of partial clashes in SL over the last couple of seasons.

Nominally a Leeds fan via my dad, and I lived just inside Leeds for a few years. But I was born and lived in Bradford so I feel a connection there, and have seen a few Northern/Bulls games as well though wouldn't call myself a fan. I'm an armchair viewer these days.

Officiating team having difficulty with decisions tonight …and I really don’t like criticising them.

Initial contact just below the hip though? Looked harsh to me.

Whichever is likely to be the closest contest - Wire/Cas maybe?

They're in the local press so I assume they're genuine

Not good enough from Leeds so far, despite that excellent try. Salford generally going about their business well, especially Sneyd's kicking. Bentley looking like an impact sub, Leeds need a more consistent strong player in the 2nd row.

Smashing footballer Les Holliday, highly skilled and a very good kicker from what I remember.

Not an obvious one - but I had a lot of time for the work rate and effort of Paul Dixon. He wasn't the biggest forward around and didn't seem to be blessed with the pace or ball playing skills of some other forwards but what he did with his abilities struck a chord with me.

In person would have been Kurt Sorenson.

It was reported at the time as something like "returned home for family reasons" making it sound like a permanent move - I think most of us assumed it was this not knowing it was specifically about paternity leave and not permanent.

I think that's a good point, the rivalries between the home nations and a full day or weekend at the whole 'event' outweighs the quality of the product on the pitch. I remember walking through Cardiff to see England v Wales in 93 and the atmosphere approaching the old stadium and going in was spine-tingling. The 2 teams were fairly mediocre but I guess the fact they were evenly matched did help. Not that we should copy RU but a regular competition every 1 or 2 years at a similar time of year would attract fans and sponsors I think.

I lived in Southampton for a few years in the late 80s and there was a club side going then, played at Redbridge Lane sports ground. Could be an option if they're still going?