Sun 21 Mar: CC1: West Wales Raiders v Widnes Vikings KO 12:45 (BBC Sport)

[John Drake]

Discuss the Betfred Challenge Cup Round 1 game West Wales Raiders v Widnes Vikings here.

[ATLANTISMAN]

1 hour ago, John Drake said:

Discuss the Betfred Challenge Cup Round 1 game West Wales Raiders v Widnes Vikings here.

In Rangi we trust

I just hope its not that one sided Widnes by 20 ?

 

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[Bleep1673]

I don't think the Henson factor will turn this. Vikings by 30+

[Josef K]

I’m really looking forward to these game’s on the red button, it’s great to get Rugby League back on the TV. 

[Wanderer]

Many happy returns!

 

just hoping for a Widnes win, think it may be closer than people are predicting, hedging my bets there haha

 

Widnes by 22

[The storm]

13 minutes ago, Wanderer said:

Many happy returns!

 

just hoping for a Widnes win, think it may be closer than people are predicting, hedging my bets there haha

 

Widnes by 22

Widnes by 64

[Futtocks]

46 minutes ago, Josef K said:

I’m really looking forward to these game’s on the red button, it’s great to get Rugby League back on the TV. 

This match isn't on the RB - it is internet streaming only.

Fev v Bradford is on the RB and streaming, but the picture quality will be better on the stream, unless your internet connection is even worse than mine.

[Spidey]

13 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

This match isn't on the RB - it is internet streaming only.

Fev v Bradford is on the RB and streaming, but the picture quality will be better on the stream, unless your internet connection is even worse than mine.

It’s not on the RB live but is repeated later on at 7pm

[Josef K]

21 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

This match isn't on the RB - it is internet streaming only.

Fev v Bradford is on the RB and streaming, but the picture quality will be better on the stream, unless your internet connection is even worse than mine.

Ah red thanks for that Futtocks, my dad will be gutted i’ll have to break the news gently to him. 

[Futtocks]

2 minutes ago, Josef K said:

Ah red thanks for that Futtocks, my dad will be gutted i’ll have to break the news gently to him. 

See Spidey's post above. Your dad will have to do the "Likely Lads" thing and avoid the result 'til the evening.

[Jill Halfpenny fan]

Widnes by 50 plus.

[spanishknight]

2 hours ago, Josef K said:

Ah red thanks for that Futtocks, my dad will be gutted i’ll have to break the news gently to him. 

Fev v Bulls is live on Sky channel 981

[The Hallucinating Goose]

Looking forward to this one! Widnes by 60.

[spanishknight]

Widnes by 48

[doc]

Result obvious, Widnes win inevitable.

Being able to watch my team play again, priceless. 

Cmon!

[Chronicler of Chiswick]

Widnes by ....... oh dear!

[Futtocks]

Grauniad Interview: 'I'm absolutely loving it': Gavin Henson relishes Rugby League debut. 

[latchford albion]

2 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

Grauniad Interview: 'I'm absolutely loving it': Gavin Henson relishes Rugby League debut. 

Good article.  I particularly liked this:

“If rugby league is clever it could really steal a march on union in Wales, because it’s a better game to watch and play in. It’s a big moment: league could really capitalise. We’ll be looking to try and get promoted this year for sure.”

If rugby league is clever though 

[clwydianrange]

The RL should sign him up when he finishes playing on a PR type role. He’d spread the word in the Valleys

[OriginalMrC]

Likely a cricket score this but it will be very interesting to see how the Henson and Chase play. Definitely will be tuning into this one. 

One things for sure, regardless of the outcome of the game signing Gavin Henson has made this West Wales most high profile game ever. They've certainly had a few column inches this week 

Edited March 19, 2021 by OriginalMrC

[FearNothing]

I hope, for the sake of the game in Wales, that WWR put on a good performance and don't get cricket-scored over... Henson could be a master stroke of a signing if only for the publicity...

 

...we're still going to turn them over in L1 though

[Sir Kevin Sinfield]

On 18/03/2021 at 15:37, Bleep1673 said:

I don't think the Henson factor will turn this. Vikings by 30+

I’m really interested to see how Henson goes but not expecting him to have much impact on the game. Rangi Chase should be the best player on the pitch though. Nothing to lose for West Wales Raiders, they’re expected to get beat by 50+ points, as long as they don’t give up, put in a respectable performance and get a couple of tries. 

Edited March 20, 2021 by Sir Kevin Sinfield

[dkw]

On 18/03/2021 at 20:08, spanishknight said:

Fev v Bulls is live on Sky channel 981

Are you sure about this, its not shown on the guide.

Edited March 20, 2021 by dkw

[2blackrooks]

Love to see Raiders win be great for the game but Widnes wil probably do this. Just hope they give a good game and show RL in a good light for the benefit of the Welsh game Raiders 12 - 42 Widnes

[spanishknight]

1 hour ago, dkw said:

Are you sure about this, its not shown on the guide.

Just had a look and it's all F.A. Cup now.