Bedfordshire Bronco Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 If it doesn't happen....do we want something like a four nations with France, Ireland and Wales this Autumn? I'd like to think enough true RL fans would either buy or transfer their WC tickets to give the RFL some support on this. I know I'd dig deep to get my family four plus as many others with me 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 (edited) I'd certainly go to something like that, I was just looking forward to the world cup so much I'd go to any internationals offered. I love international RL whoever is playing and in whatever context it is whether it be a tournament, a series or just one off tests. One of the most enjoyable games I've seen in recent years was Greece v Scotland, world cup qualifying, in London which was streamed on YouTube. I think I was one of about 300 people watching and there was maybe about 150 in the ground but it didn't matter. It was a great game and Greece really pushed Scotland hard until the last half hour or so. I suggested on the other thread even just a 3 match series against France and maybe a game each against Wales, Ireland and Scotland or something like that, maybe chuck Jamaica into the mix as well just to see someone different play. The latter four nations I've listed there could just play some tests against each other as well. They don't have to be played in massive stadiums or even have massive crowds in and we've get plenty of moderately sized grounds booked for the world cup so it shouldn't be too much of a problem to organise. I just want some games to be played and have them on the BBC so as many people as possible can watch. I don't care how we do it, I just want some internationals played in this country this year. Edited July 25, 2021 by The Hallucinating Goose 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barley Mow Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 10 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: If it doesn't happen....do we want something like a four nations with France, Ireland and Wales this Autumn? I'd like to think enough true RL fans would either buy or transfer their WC tickets to give the RFL some support on this. I know I'd dig deep to get my family four plus as many others with me If (heaven forbid) the WC doesn't go ahead, I'd still invite all of the countries that qualified and still want to come (plus probably 2 or 3 others) and run a competition - a 'nations cup' rather than world cup. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 I don't see why we wouldn't just do the world cup if we were doing something like this. The funding is there, the organisation is there and not doing it and doing something else would end up costing far more. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 15 minutes ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: I'd certainly go to something like that, I was just looking forward to the world cup so much I'd go to any internationals offered. I love international RL whoever is playing and in whatever context it is whether it be a tournament, a series or just one off tests. One of the most enjoyable games I've seen in recent years was Greece v Scotland, world cup qualifying, in London which was streamed on YouTube. I think I was one of about 300 people watching and there was maybe about 150 in the ground but it didn't matter. I was one of the 150 there too! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 20 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: I was one of the 150 there too! Did you enjoy it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: Did you enjoy it?? Of course. I almost always have a good time at New River. Can't always say that about watching Broncos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Depends on the availability of all the remaining 14 nations. If the Southern Hemisphere nations and those with heavy reliance on Heritage players turn down the World Cup en masse, it’s not really a World Cup, is it? There should really be multiple Internationals every year so yes, we should replace the World Cup if it doesn’t go ahead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Chopra Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 3 hours ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: They don't have to be played in massive stadiums or even have massive crowds in and we've get plenty of moderately sized grounds booked for the world cup so it shouldn't be too much of a problem to organise. I just want some games to be played and have them on the BBC so as many people as possible can watch. I don't care how we do it, I just want some internationals played in this country this year. Why would the BBC be interested in throwing their weight behind a bunch of random games thrown together at the last moment in small town stadiums with small crowds? If we're gonna go ahead, we go ahead with the World Cup as planned. And the BBC will be key to that: if they're still willing to provide the coverage they were before, even without Aus/NZ, then that will go a long way to making it viable. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 First and foremost I want to World Cup to go ahead, however if for whatever reason it can’t… We have England, France, Wales, Ireland, Scotland and Jamaica readily available in and around these shores. I wouldn’t mind seeing: Group A: England, Ireland, Jamaica Group B: France, Wales, Scotland Week One Ireland vs Jamaica (Group A - Leeds) Wales vs Scotland (Group B - Cardiff) England vs France (Anglo-French Cup - Bolton) Week Two England vs Jamaica (Group B - Newcastle) France vs Wales (Group B - Newcastle) Ireland vs Scotland (Celtic Cup - Limerick) Week Three England vs Ireland (Group A - Coventry) Scotland vs France (Group B - Edinburgh) Wales vs Jamaica (Boston Cup - Swansea) Week Four Final (Hull) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 32 minutes ago, Toby Chopra said: Why would the BBC be interested in throwing their weight behind a bunch of random games thrown together at the last moment in small town stadiums with small crowds? If we're gonna go ahead, we go ahead with the World Cup as planned. And the BBC will be key to that: if they're still willing to provide the coverage they were before, even without Aus/NZ, then that will go a long way to making it viable. I should make it clear that I want the world cup to go ahead above anything else. I was just saying if it can't for any reason then I would just like some sort of international event to take place and we could just let the BBC put it on for free seen as they will have a load of empty slots where the world cup should have been and it will just ensure rugby league will get at least some exposure. First and foremost though, I'm with you, I want this world cup to happen no matter what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 World Cup should go ahead with Aus and NZ fixtures awarded to their opponents. Aus and NZ marked as " no show" 1 I'm interested in that drive, that rush to judgment, that is so prevalent in our society. We all know that pleasurable rush that comes from condemning, and in the short term it's quite a satisfying thing to do, isn't it? J. K. Rowling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2010 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 30 minutes ago, JohnM said: World Cup should go ahead with Aus and NZ fixtures awarded to their opponents. Aus and NZ marked as " no show" I'd agree with you but I'm not convinced the other SH Nations are going to come as they rely heavily on NRL players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 1 hour ago, welshmagpie said: First and foremost I want to World Cup to go ahead, however if for whatever reason it can’t… We have England, France, Wales, Ireland, Scotland and Jamaica readily available in and around these shores. I wouldn’t mind seeing: Group A: England, Ireland, Jamaica Group B: France, Wales, Scotland Week One Ireland vs Jamaica (Group A - Leeds) Wales vs Scotland (Group B - Cardiff) England vs France (Anglo-French Cup - Bolton) Week Two England vs Jamaica (Group B - Newcastle) France vs Wales (Group B - Newcastle) Ireland vs Scotland (Celtic Cup - Limerick) Week Three England vs Ireland (Group A - Coventry) Scotland vs France (Group B - Edinburgh) Wales vs Jamaica (Boston Cup - Swansea) Week Four Final (Hull) All those venues won't happen. If some tin-pot tournament like that was ut together, they'd use some of the venues they've already booked. Ireland v Scotland at a huge ground like Thomond Park ? I have to ask - why ? 2 "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShropshireBull Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 I am hugely in favour of a 4/6 nations annual tournament that includes England. Just not this year. I also think that France and Eng should be going over to NA to play USA and Canada annually mid season. Time to ween ourselves off SH sadly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 33 minutes ago, JM2010 said: I'd agree with you but I'm not convinced the other SH Nations are going to come as they rely heavily on NRL players I guess you are right. What a mess! I'm interested in that drive, that rush to judgment, that is so prevalent in our society. We all know that pleasurable rush that comes from condemning, and in the short term it's quite a satisfying thing to do, isn't it? J. K. Rowling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger06 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 I said on the other thread we need to get behind playing other nations and not just get behind tests v NZ & Australia but I don't see these inferior tournament formats as a way forward at all. England needs to play 3 game test series, get touring......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frying Scotsman Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Griff said: All those venues won't happen. If some tin-pot tournament like that was ut together, they'd use some of the venues they've already booked. Ireland v Scotland at a huge ground like Thomond Park ? I have to ask - why ? Agreed. The venues are absolute fantasy stuff, like a lot of posts on here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Griff said: All those venues won't happen. If some tin-pot tournament like that was ut together, they'd use some of the venues they've already booked. Ireland v Scotland at a huge ground like Thomond Park ? I have to ask - why ? Not Thomond Park… Musgrave Park (which I now realise is Cork!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW10LDN Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 3 hours ago, ShropshireBull said: I am hugely in favour of a 4/6 nations annual tournament that includes England. Just not this year. I also think that France and Eng should be going over to NA to play USA and Canada annually mid season. Time to ween ourselves off SH sadly. Don't forget about Jamaica. A 2 test series held at New River in London and Kingston would work. Nigeria also has a domestic structure in place so we should aiding them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2010 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 (edited) Even though most of us have fallen out with Aus and NZ I'd still like a schedule which includes regular matches against the SH teams as they are great games to watch and the best test for England. I would, however, like to see annual NH tests and tournaments with England included in some capacity. There could be a NH tournament involving the top four Euro teams (excluding England) plus Jamaica and Nigeria at the end of the season. The winners or both finalists could then be rewarded with a test match or tri series against England in mid season the following year Edited July 25, 2021 by JM2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Picture Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 5 hours ago, NW10LDN said: Don't forget about Jamaica. A 2 test series held at New River in London and Kingston would work. Nigeria also has a domestic structure in place so we should aiding them. New River can only hold 5,000 persons, how on earth can it be suitable for International football???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 10 hours ago, NW10LDN said: Don't forget about Jamaica. A 2 test series held at New River in London and Kingston would work. Nigeria also has a domestic structure in place so we should aiding them. Kingston on Thames ? "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Big Picture said: New River can only hold 5,000 persons, how on earth can it be suitable for International football???? International RL has been played there before. "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW10LDN Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 7 hours ago, Big Picture said: New River can only hold 5,000 persons, how on earth can it be suitable for International football???? Suitable for a test match between what would likely be the England C team and Jamaica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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