POR Posted September 13 Report Share Posted September 13 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted September 13 Report Share Posted September 13 When I first read that I thought it meant the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooleboy Posted September 13 Report Share Posted September 13 1 hour ago, Eddie said: When I first read that I thought it meant the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff Millennium Stadium in Featherstone is the place for all things Rugby League! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frying Scotsman Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 3 hours ago, Eddie said: When I first read that I thought it meant the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff Unfortunately not. It is the home ground of the Jamaica national team, who play out of a West Yorkshire mining village. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 6 hours ago, The Frying Scotsman said: Unfortunately not. It is the home ground of the Jamaica national team, who play out of a West Yorkshire mining village. They’ve never played a match at Fev. They’ve played three home games in their history, two in Jamaica and one in Jacksonville. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdesert Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 Great to see the development of academy teams as well as the Ladies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooleboy Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 6 hours ago, The Frying Scotsman said: Unfortunately not. It is the home ground of the Jamaica national team, who play out of a West Yorkshire mining village. Mining finished in Featherstone nearly 40 years ago, and it is a town with a growing population due to much new house building, it is not a village. I live in Featherstone and can't recall Jamaica playing a game here, but if they do in the future I am sure they will get a very warm welcome and enjoy the excellent facilities on offer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrewxi Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 fingers crossed it will be shown live on here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVVufJg-CFctKL1-xpOt16w/videos. I'll keep checking to see if a link is put on there a day or two before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLANTISMAN Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 Massive potential for inter service rugby. Paul 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighting irish Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 3 hours ago, Eddie said: They’ve never played a match at Fev. They’ve played three home games in their history, two in Jamaica and one in Jacksonville. He's just a troll mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighting irish Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 3 hours ago, Gooleboy said: Mining finished in Featherstone nearly 40 years ago, and it is a town with a growing population due to much new house building, it is not a village. I live in Featherstone and can't recall Jamaica playing a game here, but if they do in the future I am sure they will get a very warm welcome and enjoy the excellent facilities on offer. Just a troll mate, don't waste your time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirlin Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 8 hours ago, ATLANTISMAN said: Massive potential for inter service rugby. Paul Can't speak for the junior services Paul but Royal Navy Rugby league was founded in 1997. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POR Posted September 14 Author Report Share Posted September 14 31 minutes ago, Stirlin said: Can't speak for the junior services Paul but Royal Navy Rugby league was founded in 1997. RAF and Army started in 94 as British Armed Forces finally lifted their ban on rugby league. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulboy Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 7 hours ago, POR said: RAF and Army started in 94 as British Armed Forces finally lifted their ban on rugby league. And there’s folk convinced there’s never been an agenda against Rugby League 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frying Scotsman Posted September 15 Report Share Posted September 15 18 hours ago, ATLANTISMAN said: Massive potential for inter service rugby. Paul Massive... In what way? The likes of the Army have been in the Challenge Cup for years. They would normally get rolled out by a mediocre amateur team like Bentley or Kells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted September 16 Report Share Posted September 16 Some of my favourite games have been UK inter services matches. A lot of great memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalMrC Posted September 17 Report Share Posted September 17 I played the Army, Navy and RAF many years ago with Coventry Bears. Let's just say the army one in particular was a tough game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrewxi Posted September 17 Report Share Posted September 17 On 15/09/2021 at 03:11, The Frying Scotsman said: Massive... In what way? The likes of the Army have been in the Challenge Cup for years. They would normally get rolled out by a mediocre amateur team like Bentley or Kells. Or the Army Union team going by the recent match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapologetic pedant Posted September 17 Report Share Posted September 17 11 hours ago, Sports Prophet said: Some of my favourite games have been UK inter services matches. A lot of great memories. Which game do you have the fondest recollection of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalMrC Posted September 17 Report Share Posted September 17 On 15/09/2021 at 03:11, The Frying Scotsman said: Massive... In what way? The likes of the Army have been in the Challenge Cup for years. They would normally get rolled out by a mediocre amateur team like Bentley or Kells. You mean the Army that got to the 4th round of the challenge Cup in 2020? Stop being awkward for the sake of it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted September 17 Report Share Posted September 17 (edited) 1 hour ago, unapologetic pedant said: Which game do you have the fondest recollection of? Army v Navy games were usually better than games including the Air Force. I remember a great Friday night game in Portsmouth mid to late 2000s. Had a great crowd. Was a buzz. Can’t remember the score, but was a very evenly matched contest. Remember the atmosphere and enjoyment of a tight game between RE and REME for the Army crown. Saw a couple of Marines v Paras too. Tough affairs. Seen any yourself? Edited September 17 by Sports Prophet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapologetic pedant Posted September 17 Report Share Posted September 17 4 minutes ago, Sports Prophet said: Seen any yourself? Not in person. In recent years I`ve paid more attention to the women`s game in the UK. The disparity between the Army and the rest has generally led in inter-services games to the sort of blowouts you wouldn`t enjoy at all. It will be interesting to see if this combined RN/RAF team are more competitive. One of the positive aspects of Services RL, male or female, is the number of people involved who hail from areas outside the heartlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voteronniegibbs Posted September 17 Report Share Posted September 17 On 14/09/2021 at 08:22, ATLANTISMAN said: Massive potential for inter service rugby. Paul On 14/09/2021 at 16:49, Stirlin said: Can't speak for the junior services Paul but Royal Navy Rugby league was founded in 1997. On 14/09/2021 at 17:22, POR said: RAF and Army started in 94 as British Armed Forces finally lifted their ban on rugby league. Wednesday afternoon was sports afternoon. I remember an RAF sgt coming round, c1991 and asking how many more lads would be interested in playing rugby league. I asked how many already were there. He said "one" . Wondering who it was I asked him. He said "you" 3 Wibble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLANTISMAN Posted September 17 Report Share Posted September 17 There is massive public affection for our armed forces and I am 100% convinced that promoted in the right way it has great potential for SKY. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POR Posted September 17 Author Report Share Posted September 17 came across this https://www.twitch.tv/armyrugbyleague Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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