Dave T Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Tried to look at the recent history of GB/Eng matches vs the Kiwis to see where we may go this time: John Smiths Stadium, Huddersfield DW Stadium, Wigan Olympic Stadium, London KC Stadium, Hull Wembley, London Knowsley Road, St Helens Loftus Road, London Ewood Park, Blackburn Reebok Stadium, Bolton Vicarage Rd, Watford Outside of playing England/GB, in the UK we have sent the Kiwis to Warrington, Stoop, Gloucester RU, Reading, Headingley, Elland Road, Workington, Anfield, plus a load of others. So, that list is no help at all in terms of guessing where we may play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intake Don Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 Venues and tickets on sale at 12pm tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Tim Whatley Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 18 hours ago, Dave T said: Tried to look at the recent history of GB/Eng matches vs the Kiwis to see where we may go this time: John Smiths Stadium, Huddersfield DW Stadium, Wigan Olympic Stadium, London KC Stadium, Hull Wembley, London Knowsley Road, St Helens Loftus Road, London Ewood Park, Blackburn Reebok Stadium, Bolton Vicarage Rd, Watford Outside of playing England/GB, in the UK we have sent the Kiwis to Warrington, Stoop, Gloucester RU, Reading, Headingley, Elland Road, Workington, Anfield, plus a load of others. So, that list is no help at all in terms of guessing where we may play! Good work there. This makes me realise that I may have seen NZ more times than I have seen GB/Eng! World Cup in Reading, a couple of games against Oz, and indeed games against us. They also played a game at Brentford in about 2002; I think it was against an England 'A' team ahead of a Three Nations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Picture Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 On 2017-11-18 at 4:28 PM, jannerboyuk said: So is this good or bad news - hard to tell from this thread ? Bad news. The same two teams playing each other multiple times is something never seen in big time international sports, it's the mark of a small time sport which hardly any countries play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Picture Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 23 hours ago, roughyedspud said: We shouldn't play at anfield..ever...the pitch is too small! The game needs to ditch its attitude of making do with short fields of play and make sure that top-level matches at least are on full-length 100-metre fields with deep goal areas like we've seen in the World Cup this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenGilesRL Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 12 minutes ago, Big Picture said: The game needs to ditch its attitude of making do with short fields of play and make sure that top-level matches at least are on full-length 100-metre fields with deep goal areas like we've seen in the World Cup this year. Deep in goal areas are a cheap excuse to try to create more tries for an inferior product. Rugby League is a superior product so doesn't need to resort to such tripe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenGilesRL Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 23 minutes ago, Big Picture said: Bad news. The same two teams playing each other multiple times is something never seen in big time international sports, it's the mark of a small time sport which hardly any countries play. Three match test series date back a long way. Incidentally in the NHL Stanley Cup the same two teams play each other SEVEN times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Picture Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, BenGilesRL said: Three match test series date back a long way. That they do: back to the time when the number of countries playing the game could be counted on the fingers of one hand. Times have changed since then though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 24 minutes ago, Big Picture said: The game needs to ditch its attitude of making do with short fields of play and make sure that top-level matches at least are on full-length 100-metre fields like we've seen in the World Cup this year. I’d agree with that (minus the in-goal point). It would mean we’d lose Old Trafford for our event list though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Picture Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 12 minutes ago, GeordieSaint said: I’d agree with that (minus the in-goal point). It would mean we’d lose Old Trafford for our event list though. I still remember how shocked the Aussies were at the tiny 4.1 metre deep goal areas there at the 2013 World Cup Final. Given the difficulties of finding suitable-length grounds in Britain possibly there could be a workaround: allow grounds to be as short as 95 metres long rather than 100, and in those cases only reduce the distance between the lines and continue to number them as if they're a full 10 metres apart so that on TV it looks like a full-length field of play. Otherwise substandard venues like Old Trafford could then squeeze in goal areas with the bare minimum depth. Not ideal, but at least then the game could be presented at all times and in all countries with one consistent set of field markings as seen in major sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPosh Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 58 minutes ago, Big Picture said: Bad news. The same two teams playing each other multiple times is something never seen in big time international sports, it's the mark of a small time sport which hardly any countries play. Oh no. Has someone told the cricketers to cancel the Ashes? People called Romans they go the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattrhino Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 5 minutes ago, MrPosh said: Oh no. Has someone told the cricketers to cancel the Ashes? And the RU GB&I Lions. Also tell the Golden State Warriors and Clevland Caveliers not to bother with the best of 7 NBA finals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramstein Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Big Picture said: Bad news. The same two teams playing each other multiple times is something never seen in big time international sports, it's the mark of a small time sport which hardly any countries play. Don't watch or go, then. Misery guts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 3 hours ago, Dr Tim Whatley said: Pleasing to have got an email about these games today, in the middle of the World Cup. Shows some joined up thinking for once. Hope at least one of the games is in London and not on a Sunday! Yeah I got one too and was pleasantly surprised. This is one of the rare occasions I have to say well done to the RFL* * Disclaimer: I reserve the right to criticise tomorrow if the RFL choose completely unattractive and poor venues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterTunks Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I know they will have sold out PL football, huge gigs and NFL games to celebrate the opening, but if we got a test at New White Hart Lane we'd easily crack 50,000 fans. Mainly made up of Spurs fans (and stadium nerds) wanting a look at their new stadium who can't get a ticket for the major events, but the same idea boosted numbers for the first OS game. The opportunity to sell to thousands of fans who otherwise wouldn't give RL a second thought doesn't present itself very often, especially in London Add Elland Road and Wigan and you could realistically get all 3 venues to 95% full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abicus Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Don't look at the replies, don't look at the replies, don't look at the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 34 minutes ago, Abicus said: Don't look at the replies, don't look at the replies, don't look at the replies. Where would you like to see the three games held? I told you they were still on the phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 It says dates and venues tomorrow not tickets. That could still be in April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 9 minutes ago, Scubby said: It says dates and venues tomorrow not tickets. That could still be in April Definitely the tickets Scubby: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Just now, GeordieSaint said: Definitely the tickets Scubby: Great news. Well I hope it is - we will see tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, Scubby said: Great news. Well I hope it is - we will see tomorrow Any news on mugs? Do not fear; only BELIEVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Just now, Shaggy said: Any news on mugs? Always hopeful Shaggy. Always hopeful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Decimus Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Dare I say it but are the RFL trying to take advantage of the World Cup and striking while the iron is hot? It's been 22 years since we made a World Cup final and maybe we'll get a fair whack of media attention. If we do relatively well it might interest people into buying tickets. Of course they'll be rewarded with a lacklustre defeat to Tonga for their efforts! A Widnesian in Ireland blog What is the best system for Super League? An honest appraisal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 minute ago, Shaggy said: Any news on mugs? Yes. They'll be paying full price for seats that will be reduced by 90% in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 minute ago, deluded pom? said: Yes. They'll be paying full price for seats that will be reduced by 90% in October. Harsh. I wonder if Groupon will accept the Our League code for an extra discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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