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

[meast]

Absolutely fantastic game, skilful, brutal and no lack of drama.

Congratulations England, we finally have a team of world champions  

[LongbridgeH]

I’m guessing he means the level of disability. Which is incredibly crude given the whole idea is to make the sport as inclusive as it can rather than it divided up as per some Paralympic sports 

[Futtocks]

1 minute ago, DiH68 said:

Yeah I didn’t understand it either. Would be interested to know what he meant 

Unhappy with the result and interviewed in the heat of the moment - that's my guess.

[Bolton Leyther]

4 minutes ago, Man of Kent said:

It’s an Olympic sport in waiting. 

This is a great shout.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Leonard said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/63670746

Some odd comments given the lack of big hits in the final. The one games i saw with them was that Australian guy intent on smashing everyone. 

[Dave T]

1 minute ago, Leonard said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/63670746

I think Simpson's response to it is perfect. 

[Futtocks]

2 minutes ago, UBranger said:

French ref will gain this extra coverage. Now we'v e won it's funny too.

West Germany said the same about the Russian linesman in 1966 too, I'm sure.

[OMEGA]

England Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup is trending at Nō1 & Nō3 on Twitter

[JonM]

FWIW, the French coach has expressed his disappointment at the behavior of the French referee.

[Skinnywinger]

Fair enough if only 2 max. I wasn't aware of the rules. Loved watching it. 

[Guest]

Just now, Dave T said:

I think Simpson's response to it is perfect. 

I mean - we've even included dodgy refs, so it's a broad church.

[jacksy]

Both teams playing by the same rules. Nothing to moan about.

[jacksy]

15 minutes ago, Padge said:

Was it not just tagged on by the PDRL and not officially part of the competition.

 

Dunno but they are world cup winners and should be lauded for it.

Plus they were bloody good.

[Agbrigg]

Is this sport played nation wide or just in the heartlands. I am just wondering if the RU boys have their own version .

[Dave T]

5 references trending in the top 15

[Padge]

Just now, jacksy said:

Dunno but they are world cup winners and should be lauded for it.

Plus they were bloody good.

I agree, but the lack of push on official channels is it wasn't official. No budget. Should they have found something, yes.

[DEANO]

Just now, Agbrigg said:

Is this sport played nation wide or just in the heartlands. I am just wondering if the RU boys have their own version .

Wouldn’t be the same spectacle. To me to you

[Hopie]

It's a fair point by the French coach, made before the final, that concentrating on the big hits may dissuade the participation boost that the game wants. Some of the commentary from running rugby players saying they would be too scared to play probably hasn't helped. Those with limited movement or strength might think they couldn't play, so equal coverage of the skill, the togetherness and the teamwork is something that the game deserves.

[JonM]

Just now, Agbrigg said:

Is this sport played nation wide or just in the heartlands. I am just wondering if the RU boys have their own version .

Couple of the England players are from London Roosters. Argonauts Skeleton Army from Kent have been in several finals.

[RayCee]

I blame Specsavers for the officiating. I found this on the web from a customer:

"Specsaver tell me they have recently changed their policy and will not post the new glasses to France". 

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, Agbrigg said:

Is this sport played nation wide or just in the heartlands. I am just wondering if the RU boys have their own version .

I heard they did - but it was more akin to normal RU and so was a dogs breakfast that didn't work.

Much like RU then.

[Just Browny]

A few decent sides in Kent aren't there, Medway and Gravesend off the top of my head.

[moorside roughyed]

10 minutes ago, meast said:

Absolutely fantastic game, skilful, brutal and no lack of drama.

Congratulations England, we finally have a team of world champions  

PDRL as well mate

[Odsal Outlaw]

That was unbelievable stuff, fantastic game! Amazing win! A new sport is born in the national conscious! 

[Damien]