Hela Wigmen Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 The revised dates now, unsurprisingly, clash with the original dates for the Ashes games here. Hardly a surprise but still a disappointment nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hullfan Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 I know which I'd prefer to be going ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipw Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Given that it is pretty unlikely that large scale crowds will be allowed by then in the UK anyway, it doesn't really make a massive difference (unfortunately). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 The ‘NHS Cup’ suggestions of earlier in the week aren’t a coincidence, I would suspect. Though, as above, whether anyone would be allowed to watch is another matter entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 23 hours ago, Leyther_Matt said: The ‘NHS Cup’ suggestions of earlier in the week aren’t a coincidence, I would suspect. Though, as above, whether anyone would be allowed to watch is another matter entirely. I expect we’ll be allowed to watch by then. That said England v Wales wouldn’t be much of a draw anyway, they could easily social distance fans out around the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Eddie said: I expect we’ll be allowed to watch by then. That said England v Wales wouldn’t be much of a draw anyway, they could easily social distance fans out around the ground. Katherine Jenkins in one stand Stereophonics in another Adele down one end Coldplay in the main stand 5 minutes of singing each, England vs. Wales. Sell the game to TV as a rugby league international and a live concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 16 minutes ago, welshmagpie said: Katherine Jenkins in one stand That should guarantee everyone stays away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwalker71 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Again, absolutely no official announcement from the RFL, we have to hear this from Australia. You can still buy tickets for the Ashes tests (yes, I did just check the online booking site).... Amateurish from the RFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLANTISMAN Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Lets look forward to the SUPER LEAGUE GRAND FINAL then at Spurs ? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 On 15/05/2020 at 09:23, Leyther_Matt said: The ‘NHS Cup’ suggestions of earlier in the week aren’t a coincidence, I would suspect. Though, as above, whether anyone would be allowed to watch is another matter entirely. It would be a good idea to play a test at the end of the year. Due to travel restrictions maybe we should have a mini tournament with Wales, Scotland and Ireland maybe even throw an Exiles team in there or France if restrictions allow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 I’d happily see the ‘NHS Cup’ contested by England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 stone giant Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Home Ashes in 2022 then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 1 hour ago, welshmagpie said: Katherine Jenkins in one stand Stereophonics in another Adele down one end Coldplay in the main stand 5 minutes of singing each, England vs. Wales. Sell the game to TV as a rugby league international and a live concert. Make it nines and its a sure fire winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 38 minutes ago, Mr Plow said: It would be a good idea to play a test at the end of the year. Due to travel restrictions maybe we should have a mini tournament with Wales, Scotland and Ireland maybe even throw an Exiles team in there or France if restrictions allow Jimmy (Nicola Sturgeon) Crankie wouldn't allow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Jimmy (Nicola Sturgeon) Crankie wouldn't allow it. We’ll have to see if she closes the border or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiganermike Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Jimmy (Nicola Sturgeon) Crankie wouldn't allow it. As the vast majority of players eligible for Scotland neither play nor live in Scotland and Scotland have been playing their "home" internationals in Workington there is nothing she can do about it other than complain about it whilst achieving no material outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiganermike Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, Mr Plow said: We’ll have to see if she closes the border or not Other than the couple of token amateur players that get named in each Scotland squad that wouldn't affect Scotland RL at all. Nobody needs to go into or come out of Scotland. Even the small number of fans that may want to attend may not be able to attend games anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Well that is a shame but I think we were all expecting it. I just hope we can get some games in at the end of the year now cos quite frankly going 3 years without playing for England would be ridiculous. Back in 2012 we played that autumn international series with Wales and France so something similar with Wales and Scotland would be great I think. I'd also consider a test against Jamaica seen as most of their players are based in England and with the talent that qualifies for them I'm sure they could put on some entertaining games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Chopra Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 I do wonder if a home internationals series would get more interest this year than normal give how desperate people are for something to enjoy. As a one-off, it might actually be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 No surprise but still , I was really looking forward to this series . Thought it’d be a cracker . If they forfeit it we win the series and regain the Ashes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 57 minutes ago, Toby Chopra said: I do wonder if a home internationals series would get more interest this year than normal give how desperate people are for something to enjoy. As a one-off, it might actually be worth it. People are desperate for sport and broadcasters are desperate for content. Whether that will still be the case in November we will see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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