John Drake 5,037 Report post Posted November 12 Discuss the World Cup Qualifier: USA v Cook Islands here. Quote . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pigeon Lofter 277 Report post Posted November 12 Cook Islands should bag this one, having a few NRL-ers in the squad. Another Haka variation for the finals if they triumph....lots of thigh slapping and arm pumping to look forward to! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smudger06 330 Report post Posted November 12 Hoping the United States can pull it off & qualify. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 915 Report post Posted November 12 Nothing against the Cook Is who it would obviously be amazing for if they make it but I hope USA win to (hopefully) help the game grow over there. That said I think Cook Is win by about 20 points. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lounge Room Lizard 2,464 Report post Posted November 12 Hoping for a USA win. Not a fan of the Cook Islands being seperate from NZ neither in our WC. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westside 305 Report post Posted November 12 35 minutes ago, Lounge Room Lizard said: Not a fan of the Cook Islands being seperate from NZ neither in our WC. They’re members of FIFA, World Rugby and the IOC. It would be weird if they didn’t compete separately in RL. 5 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Hallucinating Goose 1,337 Report post Posted November 12 (edited) I was about to say I'm fine with having cook islands as a separate team when we have Niue as well which is a tiny island, then I looked it up and found Niue is actually bigger than the cook islands! Niue's population is a lot smaller though, in relative terms. Anyway, would prefer the USA to win but think Cook Islands will find it pretty easy to be honest. Edited November 12 by The Hallucinating Goose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nadera78 2,012 Report post Posted November 12 Kukis! Quote "Just as we had been Cathars, we were treizistes, men apart." Jean Roque, Calendrier-revue du Racing-Club Albigeois, 1958-1959 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lounge Room Lizard 2,464 Report post Posted November 12 47 minutes ago, westside said: They’re members of FIFA, World Rugby and the IOC. It would be weird if they didn’t compete separately in RL. I know its just my opinion, but I just see the Cook Islands like Yorkshire or Queensland, rather than a standout Country. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thirteenthman 323 Report post Posted November 12 Cook Islands 19 man squad - Sam Mataora (Belconnen), Alex Glenn (Brisbane), Tevin Arona (Canterbury), Aaron Teroi (Central Queensland Capras) Reuben Rennie, Vincent Rennie (Mounties), Uiti Baker, Kayal Iro (Newcastle), Moses McGreal, Paul Ulberg (Norths Devils), Narata Niukore, Brad Takairangi (Parramatta), Dominic Peyroux (St Helens), Troy Dargan, Steven Marsters (South Sydney), Adam Tangata (Wakefield), Anthony Gelling (Warrington), Journe Pua, Brodie Tamarua (Warriors) USA 25 man squad named last week - Nick Newlin (Atlanta Rhinos) Brandon Anderson, Connor Donehue, Alex Foster, Kevin Reed Jr, Jamil Robinson, Tim Stubbs (Brooklyn Kings), Sonny Pettybourne (Burleigh Bears), Edward Pettybourne (Central Queensland Capras), Elijah Ieriko (Cronulla Sharks), Mark Offerdahl (Goondiwindi Boars), Bureta Faraimo (Hull FC), Rory Humphreys (Ipswich Jets), Charlie Jones, Khalial Harris (Jacksonville Axemen), Joe Eichner (Northern Pride), Ryan Burroughs (NOVA Eagles), Andrew Kneisly (Philadelphia Fight), Matt Shipway (Port Macquarie Sharks), Corey Makelim (Sheffield Eagles), Jerome Veve (South Logan Magpies), Justin Branca (Tampa Mayhem), Danny Howard (Wentworthville Magpies), Kristian Freed (West’s Mitchelton), Matt Walsh (White Plains Wombats) The match is apparently being live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AmericasRugbyLeague 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2blackrooks 20 Report post Posted November 12 For future WC's & development of the game in an important commercial country then USA to win but I think in reality Cook Islands will get this 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex Evans Thigh 791 Report post Posted November 12 Should be a fairly easy win for the Kukis but USA have brought in a few decent players so might make a go of it with home advantage. I'd say Kukis by 20. Quote Formerly Alistair Boyd-Meaney fifty thousand Poouunds from Keighley...weve had im gid." MIPM Project Management and Business Solutions " Discounts available for forum members contact me for details Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MatthewWoody 646 Report post Posted November 13 17 hours ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: I was about to say I'm fine with having cook islands as a separate team when we have Niue as well which is a tiny island, then I looked it up and found Niue is actually bigger than the cook islands! Niue's population is a lot smaller though, in relative terms. Anyway, would prefer the USA to win but think Cook Islands will find it pretty easy to be honest. Niue are actually a rl nation, they've recently played some tests. 1 Quote Toronto Wolfpack Global Ambassador Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pulga 809 Report post Posted November 13 I don't think USA has a chance. Less than 1%. I think the USA losing will actually see a better result. Heads will roll. They might actually try to improve as an organisation. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celt 674 Report post Posted November 13 On 12/11/2019 at 15:13, Lounge Room Lizard said: Not a fan of the Cook Islands being seperate from NZ neither in our WC. Assume you feel the same thing about the Wales/England separation? 1 Quote Rugby League: Alive and Handling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RayCee 1,563 Report post Posted November 14 On 13/11/2019 at 22:31, Pulga said: I don't think USA has a chance. Less than 1%. I think the USA losing will actually see a better result. Heads will roll. They might actually try to improve as an organisation. I don’t have any connection to USA RL but I sense something is amiss. The Cooks will win easily enough I predict. 1 Quote My blog: https://rugbyl.blogspot.co.nz/ It takes wisdom to know when a discussion has run its course. It takes reasonableness to end that discussion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nate90 82 Report post Posted November 15 I want USA to win just to hear Nate Gladin get excited on his podcast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxford 3,539 Report post Posted November 15 (edited) Cooks to win I wish it would be the USA though for the excitement they bring. Do like the Cooks also. 0 = = Far too many! "Shake hands, we shall never be friends, all’s over; I only vex you the more I try. All’s wrong that ever I’ve done or said, And nought to help it in this dull head: Shake hands, here’s luck, good-bye. " Edited November 17 by Oxford Quote “Thank you Salford & Eccles!” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibi 0 Report post Posted November 16 Is the game on tv? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim2 1,839 Report post Posted November 16 14 hours ago, Oxford said: Cooks to win I wish it would be the USA though for the excitement they bring. Do like the Cooks also. 0 = = Far too many! You need to get a life mate 1 Quote "I am the avenging angel; I come with wings unfurled, I come with claws extended from halfway round the world. I am the God Almighty, I am the howling wind. I care not for your family; I care not for your kin. I come in search of terror, though terror is my own; I come in search of vengeance for crimes and crimes unknown. I care not for your children, I care not for your wives, I care not for your country, I care not for your lives." - (c) Jim Boyes - "The Avenging Angel" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pigeon Lofter 277 Report post Posted November 16 8 hours ago, tibi said: Is the game on tv? On 12/11/2019 at 16:20, thirteenthman said: The match is apparently being live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AmericasRugbyLeague 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingking 914 Report post Posted November 16 Try Cook Islands USA 0 Cook Islands 6 Quote www.twitter.com/flyingking2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingking 914 Report post Posted November 16 Wind having a big influence, goal line dropouts going 30m maximum Quote www.twitter.com/flyingking2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingking 914 Report post Posted November 16 Anthony Gelling strolls in, lead now 12-0 Quote www.twitter.com/flyingking2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pigeon Lofter 277 Report post Posted November 16 Game on! USA touchdown! Yeehaw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites