Sat 29th-Sun 30th: Challenge Cup 2nd Round Match Thread

[Charlie RL]

What's with the half dozen Mexicans? 

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15 minutes ago, Charlie RL said:

What's with the half dozen Mexicans? 

Hurricanes fans.

 

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First score to Rochdale, as Lewis Sheridan darts through a gap.

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The Hurricanes score their first try, through Nathan Newbound.

Hornets 22:6 Hurricanes, as half time looms.

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Hurricanes get in just before half-time 22-6 to Rochdale

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And they are in again!

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22:10 at HT

[The storm]

Hurricanes are far better thsn i thought 

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Rochdale's Joe Taira sees red, in more than one sense!

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What a ridiculous dummy.

28-14

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Hardcastle goes in for the Hurricanes - 28:14 with KTC.

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2 minutes ago, Saint 1 said:

I can't believe he got sent off for that. His arm wasn't tucked and there was no rotation of his torso which are the two indicators of a shoulder charge, and it didn't hit his head - that's just a hard tackle.

It wasn't a shoulder charge it was arm to head.

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Dan Nixon, back on after treatment, scores for the Hornets.

[The storm]

Hurricanes have done far better than expected for me 

[doc]

Rochdale making heavy weather of Hurricanes?

 

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36:16 at the final hooter.

[OriginalMrC]

48 minutes ago, Saint 1 said:

As much as it's nice hearing about the original Midlands Hurricanes Regional Academy, the way it's being discussed feels like it's implied there's a real link between the two Midlands Hurricanes. Not sure if that is intentional or not. 

I don't think anyone is suggesting that at all

[OriginalMrC]

28 minutes ago, Saint 1 said:

I can't believe he got sent off for that. His arm wasn't tucked and there was no rotation of his torso which are the two indicators of a shoulder charge, and it didn't hit his head - that's just a hard tackle.

It was a swinging arm 

[OriginalMrC]

Good effort from the Hurricanes and from Rochdale. Hurricanes just couldn't take our chances and a little rusty in defence at times. It bodes pretty well for the season and with some players to come back from injury we'll be a match for anyone in the league (especially at home) 

[OriginalMrC]

Looking very ominous for West Wales. Over 20 points down after about 10 mins. Could be 100+ today 

[paulwalker71]

WWR losing 56-0 at half time, which is hardly a surprise to anyone...

[glemiln]

1 hour ago, OriginalMrC said:

Good effort from the Hurricanes and from Rochdale.

Certainly, as the first game with the next round at stake and the live draws for the next two rounds at Hornets, 6pm Tuesday night on BBCSport.   Hornets had to contend with a first half yellow and a second half red, but scored 7 touchdowns.

Seems that there are some new offences - may become clearer to coaches, players and supporters and refs as time unfolds!   

[OriginalMrC]

58 minutes ago, paulwalker71 said:

WWR losing 56-0 at half time, which is hardly a surprise to anyone...

96 - 0 at Full-time. Swinton are a strong side no doubt but West Wales' shambolic preparation definitely a factor. 

[Chronicler of Chiswick]

WWR have 8 weeks until their next fixture (Swinton away) to sort something out, but I can't say that I'm that optimistic.

[bobbruce]

3 minutes ago, Chronicler of Chiswick said:

WWR have 8 weeks until their next fixture (Swinton away) to sort something out, but I can't say that I'm that optimistic.

Well I can’t do training nights but I would be available weekends.