Fri 18 Nov: Wheelchair World Cup Final: France v England KO 7.30pm

[Dave T]

Linesman distraught 

[Chrispmartha]

Wow, made the tournament for me this occasion, simply wonderful 

[daz39]

YEEEEES GET IN ENGLAND!!!! 

 

What a performance, what a team, WHAT A BLOODY SPORT!!!!!!

[tiffers]

Just now, dkw said:

Not a clue.

That French ref called several wrong calls and clearly wanted to call another two that I noticed just in the background on TV... I'm genuinely not one to call out a ref when they are trying their best... Geez I've previously been one for a short period and know how hard it is... but that HAS to be reviewed.

It was in real danger of taking this final into a farce... thankfully the BBC team didnt highlight it more than they did...

In positive news. MASSIVE RESULT for England. Delighted!!

[Futtocks]

<proper RL fan mode>Now it's going to be ages 'til the next match...</proper RL fan mode>

[DEANO]

Get in. Fabulous entertainment with superb athletes 

[Guest]

Just now, Dave T said:

Linesman distraught 

He'll have to make do with MOTM in L'Equipe.

[Dave T]

Absolutely brilliant. Don't mind admitting to being a touch emotional at the end there. 

Edited November 18, 2022 by Dave T

[DoubleD]

WHAT A GAME!

And for once, England came out on the right side of the result. Absolutely buzzin!!!!

[tim2]

4 minutes ago, dkw said:

He didn't want to give the try, was arguing with the other 2 the looked incredulous when he was overuled. He needs investigating. 

It's not the decision per se, it's the behaviour. He may well have been right, but he wasn't the main ref.

We need a series against France built up like Origin. I'd be there like a shot.

[Josef K]

I had never watched wheelchair RL before this RLWC and if someone would’ve told me id be sat on the edge of my seat watching the final, id have said “off your pop i won’t be watching that”. Ruddy hell the wheelchair RL has been amazing and im glad i witnessed it. 

[moorside roughyed]

The french official was a disgrace. 

[MatthewWoody]

Well done England!

[north yorks trinity]

4 minutes ago, Leonard said:

Even more sweet given the French fume.

Maybe it would feel a bit like this to beat the Aussies in the running game. Hope to find out one day.

Massive congratulations to our 10 heroes tonight.

[Tommygilf]

Is beating the French better than beating the Aussies? Maybe!

[Guest]

1 minute ago, moorside roughyed said:

The french official was a disgrace. 

Makes the win better though !

[Dunbar]

Not ashamed to say, tears pouring down my face.

What a night of sport.

[Hopping Mad]

Lovely stuff. What a game. A new set of household names in this household!

[Damien]

I feel really emotional watching this.  Its absolutely incredible. 

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

It's not only the players need strapping into their seats.  I was back and forth like a cuckoo in a clock.  Great entertainment.

[Futtocks]

PDRL World Cup: Yep

Men's World Cup: Nope

Women's World Cup: Nope

Wheelchair World Cup: Yep.

A 50% return on a ton of effort.

[dkw]

This competitionust have been better than the organisers ever dreamt of, absolutely phenomenal in every way.

[Dave T]

Wheelchair and PDRL champions. Let's keep taking these formats seriously and lead the world on this. 

[moorside roughyed]

2 minutes ago, Leonard said:

Makes the win better though !

It certainly does

[north yorks trinity]

15 minutes ago, Dave T said:

It'll be interesting to see if this brings that discussion (neutral refs-edit by NYT) back to the table.  

It could be an unforeseen positive outcome from tonight. Thank goodness we won so we don't have to dwell on it nor be accused of bitterness.

In spite of that touchies best efforts there is no doubt that RL was the winner tonight.

Edited November 18, 2022 by north yorks trinity
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