thebrewxi Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Really? in WC year? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60218576 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) Don’t see a problem with that . She’s very personable and popular . I’m not a fervent royalist but I like her Edited February 2 by DavidM 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 An asset 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonhawk Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 No idea who she is really. But fair play if she pretends to like rugby league. At least we can pretend she loves the peasants. 1 2 And so we shall again… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrewxi Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 I think the main problem for me is that she seems to be the "figurehead" for both the RFU and the RFL. As soon as I see a picture of her in a Workington top I'll change my mind, but until then, and based on the fact that all the PR photos I've seen are purely Union related, I suspect she doesn't even know there are two different sports. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonhawk Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I'd like to see her at Dewsbury on a wet weekend in February. And so we shall again… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 3 minutes ago, thebrewxi said: I think the main problem for me is that she seems to be the "figurehead" for both the RFU and the RFL. As soon as I see a picture of her in a Workington top I'll change my mind, but until then, and based on the fact that all the PR photos I've seen are purely Union related, I suspect she doesn't even know there are two different sports. I'm certain that people said the same about Harry but he did his bit. Give her a chance! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 3 minutes ago, thebrewxi said: I think the main problem for me is that she seems to be the "figurehead" for both the RFU and the RFL. As soon as I see a picture of her in a Workington top I'll change my mind, but until then, and based on the fact that all the PR photos I've seen are purely Union related, I suspect she doesn't even know there are two different sports. Most people in the country don't really know the difference. You'll never see me in a Workington top either come to think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrewxi Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 I can see this is effectively a duplicate thread, so no problems combining this with an earlier on if you wish, mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocket Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 7 minutes ago, thebrewxi said: I think the main problem for me is that she seems to be the "figurehead" for both the RFU and the RFL. As soon as I see a picture of her in a Workington top I'll change my mind, but until then, and based on the fact that all the PR photos I've seen are purely Union related, I suspect she doesn't even know there are two different sports. Royals have been turning up at Rugby League games forever, and has it made one bit of difference. She might be a nice woman but I suspect this is more about shoring up the Royals future rather than Rugby League`s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 9 minutes ago, thebrewxi said: As soon as I see a picture of her in a Workington top She doesn’t want to publicise her support but she gets all the DVD’s of games sent to her and Wills bought her a mug and bobble hat as christmas prezzies 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 7 minutes ago, The Rocket said: Royals have been turning up at Rugby League games forever, and has it made one bit of difference. She might be a nice woman but I suspect this is more about shoring up the Royals future rather than Rugby League`s. Yeah cos RL is a surefire way to see the royal family continue unhindered. RL consistently complains about being ignored and marginalised yet as soon as anything mainstream gets onboard it reacts like a cat to water. It can't have it both ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelic Cynic Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 She does have family history going back to the Durham coalfields. https://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/242392/Kate-Middleton-Princess-from-the-pit-family 2 No reserves,but resilience,persistence and determination are omnipotent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleEyePie Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 This isn't really a bad thing. Nor is it really a good thing. It's just a thing that's happened. Loads of sports have royal patrons. Doesn't really mean anything at all. I doubt anyone remotely cares who the royal patron is for a sport but hey, at least rugby league still has one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunsletgreenandgold Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) I'm pleased with this appointment in terms of it being an equally high profile Royal taking it on. I'm not however happy with how once again the national broadcast media have clearly been briefed it's both the RFL and RFU.....and then go on to discuss it in a solely RU context. The sports report on the Beeb had Ralph Rimmer doing a short interview but all other reports (including on the BBC main news) make it very RU centric - I guess we shouldn't be surprised but it felt very obvious today. I hope she plays a key role around the WC events - that would be big. Edited February 2 by hunsletgreenandgold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I’ve met Kate on a few occasions through work; good appointment IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weloveyouwakefield2 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Heart radio news had duchess of Cambridge trains with England rugby today as Patron of English rugby. No mention of proper rugby…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocket Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 44 minutes ago, Johnoco said: Yeah cos RL is a surefire way to see the royal family continue unhindered. This is just one of many demographics that her public relations team will be ticking off. I`ll bet those same PR people will be scouring social media tonight to see what the response has been and with comments like some on here they`ll be pretty pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Shepherd Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Only RL fans would moan about having one of the most recognisable women on the planet associated with the game, however loosely. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 19 minutes ago, The Rocket said: This is just one of many demographics that her public relations team will be ticking off. I`ll bet those same PR people will be scouring social media tonight to see what the response has been and with comments like some on here they`ll be pretty pleased. You think such high profile people shouldn't be involved with RL? Or only if they were raised on the game perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamfordsbeans Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Much as I hate to say it Twickenham was always going to be a better fit for the launch than our national stadium. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 hour ago, devonhawk said: I'd like to see her at Dewsbury on a wet weekend in February. Had to read that twice… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 31 minutes ago, weloveyouwakefield2 said: Heart radio news had duchess of Cambridge trains with England rugby today as Patron of English rugby. No mention of proper rugby…. Well she is the Patron of both codes, so that sounds accurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 hour ago, thebrewxi said: I think the main problem for me is that she seems to be the "figurehead" for both the RFU and the RFL. As soon as I see a picture of her in a Workington top I'll change my mind, but until then, and based on the fact that all the PR photos I've seen are purely Union related, I suspect she doesn't even know there are two different sports. Royal women in championship rugby league tops - that’s a niche fetish @thebrewxi 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Well colours nailed to the wrong mast already: Kate Middleton visits Twickenham Stadium in first engagement as England Rugby patron | Daily Mail Online 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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