Sat 12th Aug: Men's Challenge Cup Final: Hull KR v Leigh Leopards KO 15:00 (BBC)

[The Hallucinating Goose]

I've just arrived at work and on my walk here a man in a KR shirt hurried past me near the railway station. I called after him, warning him not to miss his train and thought I'd do the nice thing and wished him good luck but in my head I was thinking, "good luck Leigh!" I did stop myself from pointing out what happened last time they came up against Tom Briscoe in a final!

[The Hallucinating Goose]

43 minutes ago, The Hallucinating Goose said:

I've just arrived at work and on my walk here a man in a KR shirt hurried past me near the railway station. I called after him, warning him not to miss his train and thought I'd do the nice thing and wished him good luck but in my head I was thinking, "good luck Leigh!" I did stop myself from pointing out what happened last time they came up against Tom Briscoe in a final!

Ey up, there go a couple more past the window! It's fun working in the town centre! I swear I'm working hard!

[JonM]

Plenty of folk in RL jerseys just got on this train to Kings Cross at York (mostly York fans obviously).

Edited August 12, 2023 by JonM

[Eddie]

I’m buzzing about today, could barely get to sleep last night like a kid on Christmas Eve. There’s something about this final which is really exciting, I wouldn’t have the same feeling if it was Wigan v Leeds or Saints v Wire. 

[Eddie]

19 hours ago, Thunder Road said:

M6 horrendous J10-J6..roadworks   USE TOLL ROAD...10 mile tailbacks.

Luckily all the Leigh fans are travelling by train. 

[Harry Stottle]

9 hours ago, WN83 said:

The table doesn’t lie but it also doesn’t tell you the whole story. Leigh are 3 wins in front of HKR but Leigh have been extremely fortunate in regards to injuries (and it’s a good job, as I’m not sure what they’d have been able to do had they picked up 7 or 8 at the same time) whereas HKR were absolutely decimated for a spell (but luckily enough look back towards full strength now). The table in black and white says there are 6 points between them but I think realistically they’re much closer. I’m expecting a fantastic game. 

Well I am sorry that Leigh have been fortunate with injuries, what a stupid thing to say.

[georgeb1]

4 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said:

Well I am sorry that Leigh have been fortunate with injuries, what a stupid thing to say.

The guy was just stating the fact that Leigh had not endured the same number of injuries as KR  there was no malice or detrimental tone in the comment.

[The Hallucinating Goose]

Just an observation. I've just been looking on the BBC sport app and noticed the first RL article on there is the 12th placed article and is a video clip featuring Derek Beaumont, and the first article actually about the game itself is the 22nd placed article. This is a game the BBC are supposedly covering. 

[POR]

Obviously as a FEV fan have no real interest in who wins but will be looking out to see if our own Tom Briscoe can add to his record 7 cup final tries

[Gomersall]

7 minutes ago, The Hallucinating Goose said:

Just an observation. I've just been looking on the BBC sport app and noticed the first RL article on there is the 12th placed article and is a video clip featuring Derek Beaumont, and the first article actually about the game itself is the 22nd placed article. This is a game the BBC are supposedly covering. 

Nothing unusual there. I’ve known them broadcast a match and then completely ignore it on the early evening news but still managed to get clips from other channels of a union game played the same day.

[Eddie]

40 minutes ago, The Hallucinating Goose said:

Just an observation. I've just been looking on the BBC sport app and noticed the first RL article on there is the 12th placed article and is a video clip featuring Derek Beaumont, and the first article actually about the game itself is the 22nd placed article. This is a game the BBC are supposedly covering. 

Degsy is 19th on mine, and the final isn’t on it at all. Obviously the world cycling championships and women’s golf are of more interest  

[Waynebennettswinger]

Not been this interested in or enthused by a final (not involving my team) in a long while. I have a soft spot for Leigh as my late Uncle coached there but I think their story is that brilliant anyway that it would incredible to see it topped off with silverware, that said I like how Hull KR have slowly and quietly built the club up on and off the field.

I guess there could be a lot of fans, particularly Leigh going down to their first Wembley final and I hope both sets of fans enjoy the magic of Challenge Cup final day.

Honestly I would love to see Leigh win but I would also be happy enough with Hull KR lifting the trophy, whatever happens I hope for a great match and occasion.

[WN83]

1 hour ago, Harry Stottle said:

Well I am sorry that Leigh have been fortunate with injuries, what a stupid thing to say.

Thanks for your apology, it was exactly what I was looking for

Simply stating a fact, that makes me think the gap between Leigh and HKR might actually be smaller than the league table suggests. 

Enjoy your day

[The Hallucinating Goose]

30 minutes ago, Eddie said:

Degsy is 19th on mine, and the final isn’t on it at all. Obviously the world cycling championships and women’s golf are of more interest  

Just checked mine again and yeah, Degsy has now dropped to 19th and the other article I referred to is now in 23rd place. 

[Harry Stottle]

57 minutes ago, WN83 said:

Thanks for your apology, it was exactly what I was looking for

Simply stating a fact, that makes me think the gap between Leigh and HKR might actually be smaller than the league table suggests. 

Enjoy your day

Unlike a lot of my fellow townsfolk who think it will be a comfortable win I do not hold their confidence I believe it will be a close game and either team is capable to come away with the spoils.

[WN83]

13 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said:

Unlike a lot of my fellow townsfolk who think it will be a comfortable win I do not hold their confidence I believe it will be a close game and either team is capable to come away with the spoils.

Fully agree. Looking forward to it. 

[Spidey]

I’m finding myself wanting Leigh to win this one. Something I’ve never wanted before. I think the likes of @GUBRATS have grown on me

Edited August 12, 2023 by Spidey

[Harry Stottle]

8 minutes ago, Spidey said:

I’m finding myself wanting Leigh to win this one. Something I’ve never wanted before. I’m think the likes of @GUBRATS have grown on me

Mmmff, and I thought I was your favourite!

Anyway just about 20 mins from Wembley, C'mon Leythers.

[Gomersall]

1 hour ago, Spidey said:

I’m finding myself wanting Leigh to win this one. Something I’ve never wanted before. I think the likes of @GUBRATS have grown on me

A bit like moss?

[bobbruce]

1 hour ago, Spidey said:

I’m finding myself wanting Leigh to win this one. Something I’ve never wanted before. I think the likes of @GUBRATS have grown on me

I think you maybe suffering from Stockholm syndrome.

[westlondonfan]

No idea who is going to win but very excited to be on the train and on the way to my very first challenge cup final after so many years following rugby league!

[Fevrover]

11 minutes ago, westlondonfan said:

No idea who is going to win but very excited to be on the train and on the way to my very first challenge cup final after so many years following rugby league!

Iam sure you'll love it , enjoy.

[Sports Prophet]

15 hours ago, THE RED ROOSTER said:

It will be Leigh tomorrow for the first time since 1971 and her's why

I will repeat two cliches - You are what you record says you are and League tables don't lie

Leigh have a side with players who have big game experience Rovers less so.

Rovers rested players and got a hiding from Wigan, Leighy won at Leeds. Resting players is all well and good but if your in form you need to keep playing. You can't just switch on and off as a side...

Tell that to the winners of week 1 of the NRL finals.

[MZH]

5 hours ago, Harry Stottle said:

Well I am sorry that Leigh have been fortunate with injuries, what a stupid thing to say.

All he's saying, in a round about way, is that both teams are pretty well matched when at full strength. And I'd agree.

[17 stone giant]

I'm really looking forward to this. Don't have a preference who wins, but hope it's a good and close game. Great to see two of the less successful teams get a chance to win something. The weather is doing it's part too.