The Friendlies Thread 2025

[Barley Mow]

28 minutes ago, fearnowt said:

And another venue for home games to add to the collection, I make this the 12th.

How many of those are outside North Wales?

[fearnowt]

1 hour ago, Barley Mow said:

How many of those are outside North Wales?

Six.

Chester RFC, Halton Stadium Widnes, Wilderspool, Victoria Park Warrington, Caldey RFC and now Robin Park.

Six in North Wales.

The Racecourse, Queensway, The Rock. Eirias Park, Llanrwst RFC, Rhyl RFC.

If only we could find the money to build number 13 and become home owners.

[Jill Halfpenny fan]

Warrington 16 Widnes 12 HT. Widnes looked decent so far but tempered by fact that I have no idea who's playing for Wire, Latchford and Leyland aside. Warrington been kicking to Brown on Widnes left wing with some success. All in all pretty enjoyable first half.

[Just Browny]

Just now, Jill Halfpenny fan said:

Warrington 16 Widnes 12 HT. Widnes looked decent so far but tempered by fact that I have no idea who's playing for Wire, Latchford and Leyland aside. Warrington been kicking to Brown on Widnes left wing with some success. All in all pretty enjoyable first half.

 

[JonM]

3 minutes ago, Just Browny said:

 

Problem is both sides have players on and off constantly, and without knowing the shirt numbers, I suspect even many dedicated Wire fans might not recognise the faces of all the academy team.

[JonM]

Warrington 22 Widnes 36 FT

Suspect both coaches will be reasonably happy with that. Lots of substitutions and players changing position, but both teams put some good attacks together. Dec Patton very good for Widnes and I thought Aiden Doolan, who signed on Wednesday as a trialist, did a very good job.at hooker. Try for Alfie Johnson on his Warrington debut.

[welshmagpie]

Crusaders vs London is now off.

[Spidey]

5 hours ago, Barley Mow said:

We're not all clear on the postponement/cancellation front yet - Bradford (reserves) v Newcastle on Sunday is cancelled due to a frozen pitch at Odsal.

https://www.totalrl.com/bradford-bulls-forced-to-cancel-pre-season-friendly-due-to-frozen-pitch/

Bit early to call it off don’t you think? Not quite the Baltic conditions of last week

[fearnowt]

25 minutes ago, welshmagpie said:

Crusaders vs London is now off.

A gallant effort, but sounds like it was just a bit too complicated to organise at such short notice.

https://nwcrusadersrl.com/statement-london/

[Jill Halfpenny fan]

33 minutes ago, JonM said:

Warrington 22 Widnes 36 FT

Suspect both coaches will be reasonably happy with that. Lots of substitutions and players changing position, but both teams put some good attacks together. Dec Patton very good for Widnes and I thought Aiden Doolan, who signed on Wednesday as a trialist, did a very good job.at hooker. Try for Alfie Johnson on his Warrington debut.

Agree about Patton, just got to keep him on the pitch.  The bald lad from Swinton looks like he's got some mongrel in him.  Overall thought we played some decent rugby and scored some good tries. Probably a good result for Rochdale in regards traveller's next week.

[Jill Halfpenny fan]

Attendance at Warrington tonight 3,690.

[Damien]

 

 

[Barley Mow]

For those who might prefer Barrow v Salford to the Army v RAF Challenge Cup match - livestream on Barrow's youtube channel:

 

[Barley Mow]

Barrow 4-0 up in 3 minutes.

EDIT - 8-0 on 8 mins.

- 14-0, 12 mins.

Edited January 18 by Barley Mow

[Barley Mow]

Salford reserves really struggling - Barrow 20-0 Salford after 14 minutes.

EDIT - and with that, of course, they settle in and get one back    20-6

Edited January 18 by Barley Mow

[Barley Mow]

Barrow 38-6 Salford at half time 

Edited January 18 by Barley Mow

[Barley Mow]

Barrow 42 - 6 Salford - 60 mins

[Barley Mow]

Huddersfield 4-16 Bradford HT

Barrow 58-12 Salford - FT

Edited January 18 by Barley Mow

[Barley Mow]

Huddersfield 14-28 Bradford FT

[Bearman]

Batley 30 Hurricanes 34.

For the first 10 minutes the Canes could not get out if their own half.

Then Batley scored 6-0.

Finally Midlands got some ball and equalised.

From then on the visitors started to exert real pressure down the hill by half time the Canes were in the lead 14-16.

Good play by the visitors up the hill increased their lead to 14-28.

The Bulldogs got a move on to finally catch up and with 4 minutes lefrpt it looked the visitors were going home empty handed at 30-28

BUT an interception by Matty Hanley raced up the hill and 70 metres won the game for the League 1 side 30 -34

[Fevrover]

Fev v Dewsbury HT 22-0 then abandoned at HT ,floodlight failure.

[gazza77]

30 minutes ago, Fevrover said:

Fev v Dewsbury HT 22-0 then abandoned at HT ,floodlight failure.

Power cut in the wider area around the ground wasn't it?

[Les Tonks Sidestep]

2 minutes ago, gazza77 said:

Power cut in the wider area around the ground wasn't it?

Would seem so and still off according to Northern Powergrid power cut search.

[ricky]

1 hour ago, gazza77 said:

Power cut in the wider area around the ground wasn't it?

Spirit of '77 

[MZH]

8 hours ago, Barley Mow said:

Huddersfield 4-16 Bradford HT

Barrow 58-12 Salford - FT

Really doesn't bode well for Salford. They will likely need to call on a few of those players in SL this season.