Sat 16 Nov: Women's Intl: Papua New Guinea v England 5am (UK Time) (TV)

[John Drake]

Discuss the Women's International: Papua New Guinea v England here.

[Clogiron]

Our only hope of a win I feel, just seen the BBC are showing it live on the Red Button with a repeat of both games later in the morning at sensible o' clock.

[Futtocks]

2 minutes ago, Clogiron said:

Our only hope of a win I feel, just seen the BBC are showing it live on the Red Button with a repeat of both games later in the morning at sensible o' clock.

The Radio Times website confirms that "Sport" will be on the Red Button from 4:45am, so I assume that is a placeholder for the womens' match. There is also a "Sport" slot from 9:25am up 'til the replay of the mens' test at 11:30am.

However, the BBC Red Button Schedule page shows a loop of "Radio 2 in Concert" during those slots. 

I'm hoping it is a late decision, and they just haven't updated their on-line schedules yet.

[Futtocks]

7 hours ago, Futtocks said:

The Radio Times website confirms that "Sport" will be on the Red Button from 4:45am, so I assume that is a placeholder for the womens' match. There is also a "Sport" slot from 9:25am up 'til the replay of the mens' test at 11:30am.

However, the BBC Red Button Schedule page shows a loop of "Radio 2 in Concert" during those slots. 

I'm hoping it is a late decision, and they just haven't updated their on-line schedules yet.

Now confirmed on the Radio Times website for Saturday morning - live from 4:45am (KO at 5) and repeated at 9:25am. Fantastic decision by the BBC. 

[John Rhino]

13 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

Now confirmed on the Radio Times website for Saturday morning - live from 4:45am (KO at 5) and repeated at 9:25am. Fantastic decision by the BBC. 

The wife tells me it's also on iPlayer so that means it will be available for 30 days.

 

[cookey]

Viewing details are now up on the BBC Sport rl section.

[The Hallucinating Goose]

Looks like I'll be giving up 2 hours more sleep then. Only for rugby league! 

[Farmduck]

[Farmduck]

ENG off to a good start with a try to Stanley in the second minute. Kick missed. 4 - 0

[Copa]

How good is this?! 

A women’s RL test match in PNG on my TV in Australia.

On another channel the Legends of League tournament is on with NRL teams stacked with old and retired stars going at it.

[Farmduck]

10min: Penalty goal to Stanley extends the lead  6 - 0

[Farmduck]

17min: try to Humeu. PNG miss the kick. PNG  4 - 6

[Pulga]

PNG 8 - 6. KTC

[Pulga]

One of the PNG girls is in trouble for biting.

[Copa]

Not a good look! A bite.

[Farmduck]

24min: Another try to Orchids.    Goal kick is being held up by ref because ..... dunno. Some touch judge report .... It's a complaint of biting against PNG #11. Drama!!

Great kick from out wide by Kaiat. PNG 10 - 6

[Pulga]

What a kick!

PNG 10 - 6.

[Copa]

Just now, Pulga said:

What a kick!

PNG 10 - 6.

The kick was fantastic.

Love the PNG commentators.

[Man of Kent]

Thoroughly entertaining half of rugby league. ###### for tat.

[Pulga]

Great game.

Not sure if anyone here has seen Power Meri, the documentary about the Orchids. 

A win here for them would be enormous. It really would mean the world to them.

[Adelaide Tiger]

Very enjoyable first half.

is the PNG prop Albert the much bigger sister of Wellington?

[Guest]

Only caught the last 20 mins, but it looks like a good match.

The commentators, like the crowd, are very enthusiastic and certainly seem to enjoy the big hits!!!  

[Scubby]

England are in trouble here. Dropping a lot of ball.

This could be an historic day for PNG Women. 14-6 with a kick to come.

[Farmduck]

Early in second half Orchids score under the post, converted. PNG  16 - 6

[Farmduck]

13 minutes ago, Adelaide Tiger said:

Very enjoyable first half.

is the PNG prop Albert the much bigger sister of Wellington?

nrl.com did a profile of her and didn't mention it so maybe not.