kippaxrhino Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I was just wondering why it is taking so long for super league to return, all they have to do is look at the NRL format, or is it that they have been told to delay by Sky so it doesn't clash with the re start of football and cricket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I think, like Premiership RU, they can't afford the current cost of testing and playing for too long behind closed doors. That juxtaposed with the football currently on too makes it less worthwhile. Start mid August, costs should in theory be lower by that point. Also the added complication for Super League that it has teams from 3 countries taking part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Added to the above, furlough payments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Set to be confirmed on Thursday for an August restart with Catalans in the opening game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 League Express reporting the season is likely to run from the first week of August through to the end of November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 25 minutes ago, Man of Kent said: League Express reporting the season is likely to run from the first week of August through to the end of November. Seems sensible. I believe teams with games in hand will start in early August with everyone else starting mid August. If that’s the case I wonder if the teams with a game in hand will have an advantage by starting earlier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh RL & RU watcher Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Hope it'll be a 2.30pm kick-off for the GF. Hull FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Do we know what's happening with the Challenge Cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 24 minutes ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: Do we know what's happening with the Challenge Cup? Final will be on October 25, apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Wolf Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 There was a leaked government document in May detailing the five phases of return. It stated as of 10 August, physical contact sports such as wrestling, boxing and rugby could resume. Maybe a coincidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Man of Kent said: League Express reporting the season is likely to run from the first week of August through to the end of November. So 22 games in 14 weeks ? , That'll test squad numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Wolf Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 3 games every two weeks plus possible challenge cup and play off games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Prince Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, GUBRATS said: So 22 games in 14 weeks ? , That'll test squad numbers And the cup to add. Has anyone considered loop fixtures, or have they already been scrapped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 1 hour ago, GUBRATS said: So 22 games in 14 weeks ? , That'll test squad numbers A ******** joke if the do it Just reduce the fixtures for Christ's sake A game a week max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Delighted that we’re formalising a plan to move forward after what feels like an eternity without live Rugby League here. The November proposal was the most sensible of the three proposed and the least destructive on next year and the World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakman Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 10 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: A ******** joke if the do it Just reduce the fixtures for Christ's sake A game a week max I agree...I had to do a double take when I saw it. I think maybe a little more than a game a week though...I figure three games every two weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 10 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: Just reduce the fixtures for Christ's sake Maybe one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tms Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Kayakman said: I agree...I had to do a double take when I saw it. I think maybe a little more than a game a week though...I figure three games every two weeks? interesting idea Kman so that's Sunday 1week sunday 2 weeks Sunday sounds very familiar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Just read through all that, have I missed something and has a decision been taken that there is no P&R this year, it has not been mentioned on this thread. If there is to be no P&R (in whatever format it could be decided for the Championship) then why try to cram all those games in such a tight schedule in SL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Harry Stottle said: Just read through all that, have I missed something and has a decision been taken that there is no P&R this year, it has not been mentioned on this thread. If there is to be no P&R (in whatever format it could be decided for the Championship) then why try to cram all those games in such a tight schedule in SL? Because all the value in rugby league in this country right now is as many TV games for Super League on Sky as possible and next year's World Cup? And so they have to fit as many of the former in this year without risking the one taking place next year? Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 1 minute ago, gingerjon said: Because all the value in rugby league in this country right now is as many TV games for Super League on Sky as possible and next year's World Cup? And so they have to fit as many of the former in this year without risking the one taking place next year? And the question of P&R? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: And the question of P&R? Not really relevant to the above 2 points which are probably deemed more important to the 12, SL and the RFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tms Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, gingerjon said: Because all the value in rugby league in this country right now is as many TV games for Super League on Sky as possible and next year's World Cup? And so they have to fit as many of the former in this year without risking the one taking place next year? But nothings written in stone there's no reason the world cup cant be put back a year ala football euros olympic games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Tommygilf said: Not really relevant to the above 2 points which are probably deemed more important to the 12, SL and the RFL. Not Relevant, it will be if it is 'carry on as nornal' do you know of any definative statement regarding P&R Tommy, as it been officially scrapped thus season or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 18 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Just read through all that, have I missed something and has a decision been taken that there is no P&R this year, it has not been mentioned on this thread. If there is to be no P&R (in whatever format it could be decided for the Championship) then why try to cram all those games in such a tight schedule in SL? No statement yet. Probably so clubs can get as much income as possible, if that’s via physical attendance by fans, streams etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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