Welsh RL & RU watcher Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I'm probably not the biggest fan of international sport on here, and I've said in the past that there shouldn't be a RLWC, or an Olympics come to that. Have an Ashes Series and a Kangaroos v Kiwis Series, yes. How about a 3 Match Series of Yorkshire v The Rest of Britain? Hull FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 stone giant Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I don't think you can expect Yorkshire folk to lower themselves to only playing the rest of Britain. I think it should be Yorkshire vs The Rest of the World, or perhaps even Yorkshire vs The Rest of the known Universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Eel Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 21 minutes ago, Welsh RL & RU watcher said: I'm probably not the biggest fan of international sport on here, and I've said in the past that there shouldn't be a RLWC, or an Olympics come to that. Have an Ashes Series and a Kangaroos v Kiwis Series, yes. How about a 3 Match Series of Yorkshire v The Rest of Britain? Where do I get my tickets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 stone giant Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 25 minutes ago, Welsh RL & RU watcher said: or an Olympics Why do you dislike the Olympics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Yep that'll really dispel the image of the game as a small regional sport. You can just hear other folk say, " Yorkshire ah right that's where they play the game innit, playing against some team cobbled together from the rest of the country, ah bless!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 It’s true that as the Rest of the World explores space and pushes the boundaries of science...our inward looking Yorkshire brethren mainly focus on the correct name for a ball shaped piece of bread. (It’s a flour cake btw) Let’s settle our differences with a three match series of rugby league! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I’d rather see a county of origin Lancs v Yorks game personally, if it was taken seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Just now, Eddie said: I’d rather see a county of origin Lancs v Yorks game personally, if it was taken seriously. This is the moment if there’s ever going to be one to relaunch a roses battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 stone giant Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said: This is the moment if there’s ever going to be one to relaunch a roses battle. It would be pointless. Lancashire is a joke county nowadays. What is it anyway - Bolton and Blackburn or something? The big cities of Liverpool and Manchester don't want anything to do with them. At least Yorkshire is a proper county with some proper big cities. That's why a Roses match won't work - Lancashire is too small to compete. Yorkshire would crush them. Might as well play Yorkshire vs Norfolk, for all the good that Lancashire are. Queensland vs NSW is a proper rivalry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 16 minutes ago, 17 stone giant said: It would be pointless. Lancashire is a joke county nowadays. What is it anyway - Bolton and Blackburn or something? The big cities of Liverpool and Manchester don't want anything to do with them. At least Yorkshire is a proper county with some proper big cities. That's why a Roses match won't work - Lancashire is too small to compete. Yorkshire would crush them. Might as well play Yorkshire vs Norfolk, for all the good that Lancashire are. Queensland vs NSW is a proper rivalry. Lancashire cricket club disagrees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 33 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said: It’s true that as the Rest of the World explores space and pushes the boundaries of science...our inward looking Yorkshire brethren mainly focus on the correct name for a ball shaped piece of bread. (It’s a flour cake btw) Let’s settle our differences with a three match series of rugby league! Bring it on,who we playing first. and have never heard of a flour cake, Its a T cake in our local bakery,and if its got currants in its a fruit T CAKE. its not a bun/bread roll.a balm cake/or even a flatbread or ovan bottom cake. and if its got a fishcake in its a fishcake buttie,fish chips n peas and a T cake please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 12 hours ago, silverback said: Bring it on,who we playing first. and have never heard of a flour cake, Its a T cake in our local bakery,and if its got currants in its a fruit T CAKE. its not a bun/bread roll.a balm cake/or even a flatbread or ovan bottom cake. and if its got a fishcake in its a fishcake buttie,fish chips n peas and a T cake please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 stone giant Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 8 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said: Lancashire cricket club disagrees Lancashire v Yorkshire in cricket is great. That and Middlesex v Surrey would be my two favourite games to look out for as a neutral. But this is RL, so it won't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, headtackle said: Not worth pushing lancs v Yorkshire again. Does nothing to help expand interest in the game saying that some additional rep games would be good north v south origin would be good. Marketing would be easy, the media would love it Lms would be a good captain for the south and am sure plenty of players have a southern parent My nomination for the Southern mascot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 14 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said: Shots fired from Yorkshire Yer nearly had me,,lol.beefsteak pies look well i must say. Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery, Crescent Road, Lostock, Bolton. BL6 4BU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 North vs South would be the ultimate advance for the game if two competitive teams could be thought up. I just don’t think we’re there yet. England vs the Rest of the World (exiles based over here plus France/Wales players if necessary) might be the most realistic option if there’s not the logistics for a touring side to help warm us up for next year’s World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 North of England v South of England would be embarrassing and watched by a couple of hundred people in London, if you’re lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 13 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said: North of England v South of England would be embarrassing and watched by a couple of hundred people in London, if you’re lucky. It would if you played it tomorrow, but maybe not in the future if you think positively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapologetic pedant Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 3 hours ago, 17 stone giant said: I don't think you can expect Yorkshire folk to lower themselves to only playing the rest of Britain. I think it should be Yorkshire vs The Rest of the World, or perhaps even Yorkshire vs The Rest of the known Universe. Or Yorkshire vs The Civilised World. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapologetic pedant Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 2 hours ago, 17 stone giant said: It would be pointless. Lancashire is a joke county nowadays. What is it anyway - Bolton and Blackburn or something? The big cities of Liverpool and Manchester don't want anything to do with them. At least Yorkshire is a proper county with some proper big cities. That's why a Roses match won't work - Lancashire is too small to compete. Yorkshire would crush them. Might as well play Yorkshire vs Norfolk, for all the good that Lancashire are. Queensland vs NSW is a proper rivalry. Why are the moderators allowing all this Lancastrophobic hate speech. Shocking! The most recent county fixture was the third women`s origin back in March. Final score - Lancashire 23 Yorkshire 0. Nice one, girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OL14.yeds Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Think I’d prefer the World Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meast Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Rest of the world to some rugby league fans means Oldham, Leigh and Wigan Huddersfield Giants Supporters Association Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh RL & RU watcher Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, OL14.yeds said: Think I’d prefer the World Cup Where 3 possibly 4 countries can win? An 8 team WC, 2 groups of 4 going straight into the semi-finals, I'd put up with that. But IMO have a club WC instead. Have an Ashes Series in England every 4 years. Hull FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 11 hours ago, Eddie said: I’d rather see a county of origin Lancs v Yorks game personally, if it was taken seriously. It isn't and never really was. Just look at the attendances. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 11 hours ago, 17 stone giant said: It would be pointless. Lancashire is a joke county nowadays. What is it anyway - Bolton and Blackburn or something? The big cities of Liverpool and Manchester don't want anything to do with them. At least Yorkshire is a proper county with some proper big cities. That's why a Roses match won't work - Lancashire is too small to compete. Yorkshire would crush them. Might as well play Yorkshire vs Norfolk, for all the good that Lancashire are. Queensland vs NSW is a proper rivalry. There are no professional RL clubs in Lancashire. Just saying. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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