Tue 18 Oct: RLWC: Tonga v Papua New Guinea KO 7.30pm

[Mark S]

1 minute ago, graveyard johnny said:

where has Robbie got that jumper from? 

C&A

[Mumby Magic]

10 minutes ago, Tex Evans Thigh said:

Is it me or the camera angle but every other pass from Tonga looks forward 

I agree. First game I can think of this tournament where the official I feel has been poor.

[shrewsbury roughyed]

There’s been some good refereeing so far during the tournament, but Moore has been outstanding. 

[Damien]

Best 40 minutes of the World Cup so far. That half flew by.

[Welshleaguelover]

It's been the best game of the tournament so far.

Impressed with both sides.

[Damien]

2 minutes ago, Mumby Magic said:

I agree. First game I can think of this tournament where the official I feel has been poor.

I think Moore has been good.

[Futtocks]

5 minutes ago, Wellsy4HullFC said:

Part right so far!

Edited 7 minutes ago by Wellsy4HullFC

[Toby Chopra]

Cracking half. PNG showed up well but they'll rue the missed chances 

[JimBronco]

I really hope Tonga don't run away with it now but if the ending of the 1st half is anything to go by...

Edited October 18, 2022 by JimBronco

[Gerrumonside ref]

What chance of PNG comeback second half then?

[Dunbar]

13 minutes ago, Davo5 said:

When he can be bothered 

It's a bit of myth that Fifita is lazy.

He is 5th in ball carries for the Titans this year despite playing only 18 of the 24 rounds.

[bobbruce]

3 minutes ago, Gerrumonside ref said:

What chance of PNG comeback second half then?

Need to score first second half or they could drop away. 

[Stuff Smith]

16 minutes ago, Tex Evans Thigh said:

PNG needed to hold out there. Game over now, PNG look bust

PNG are never bust. Never!

[Futtocks]

The BBC have prepared plenty of material for each match's pre-game and/or half time so far. Nice feature on Wales this time.

Edited October 18, 2022 by Futtocks

[JohnM]

6 minutes ago, Welshleaguelover said:

It's been the best game of the tournament so far.

Impressed with both sides.

2nd best but still a thoroughly enjoyable game 

[Just Browny]

10 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said:

where has Robbie got that jumper from? 

Is it true your full name is Johnny Hunter and your sister ran off with Robbie a few years back?

[north yorks trinity]

16 minutes ago, Jim Prendle said:

This is a proper commentating team. Voss is brilliant and Graham compliments him well.

I hope Voss gets the final rather than Woods.

I agree though I've no problem with Woods and enjoy his commentary and dry humour too.

[Dunbar]

9 minutes ago, Mumby Magic said:

I agree. First game I can think of this tournament where the official I feel has been poor.

Really.  I think it has been by far the best refereeing performance.

[redjonn]

11 minutes ago, Farmduck said:

Innovations in refereeing: Gives both teams a penalty.

chuckle, but I still can't work out why Tonga got the penalty, i.e. it was reversed.

The PNG team lined up for scrum, ref give hand signal to stop the clock hence acknowledging they are within the stop clock.  Yet because scrum isn't formed because Tonga not in scrum its reversed.

Would appreciate it being explained so I know the rules better.

Only thing I can think is that PNG didn't line up in time but the ref didn't realise until he got a message... if so I am surprised as PNG formed quickly.

[JimBronco]

Wow!!

[Futtocks]

Wahey! Ipape just wouldn't take no for an answer!

[The Hallucinating Goose]

Incredible! Incredible! What a try! 

[Irish Saint]

Great start to 2nd half   18-12 

[JimBronco]

Lovely little pass that was 

[Gerrumonside ref]

3 minutes ago, bobbruce said:

Need to score first second half or they could drop away. 

ON!