Amsterdam Challenge

[Eddie]

56 minutes ago, Archie Gordon said:

Are you being tough on Wales or France there?

Wales. 

[Worzel]

1 hour ago, LeeF said:

I agree about doing the “on the road” bit well but it has to be a regular occurrence to fully work. Not a one or two season wonder

Yeah you’re right. Rovers announced it as a 3 year deal, so hopefully they follow through with it (and then keep it going). Nothing wrong with creating a new tradition eh, these things can get better with time if you stick at them… but when did rugby league ever do that?

[Bongo1]

2 hours ago, sam4731 said:

Not sure where Joran Schoenmaker is knocking around now but he did sign for NW Crusaders at one point but didn't play a game.

Not just heritage I believe, Netherlands born and raised.

He still plays for the Dutch national team, think he is playing in Australia somewhere and maybe elite 1 ?

[JonM]

3 hours ago, Just Browny said:

I've given this about 2 minutes thought but I think Warrington have played games in US, France, Spain, Australia, NZ, England, Scotland, Wales.

Definitely played in Ireland and N. Ireland too.

[Sports Prophet]

12 hours ago, langpark said:

50% of ticket sales so far have been to Dutch locals (I suppose that means anyone living in Netherlands) and a crowd of 2,500 is expected.  Which should generate a decent atmosphere as the venue capacity is 4000.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/hull-kr-set-break-rugby-9880336

That would be impressive. I once saw Hammersmith Hills Hoists play a tour game against a Belgian select team. The Belgians were very, very good and surprised me. They lost by a try I think, something like 26-22 and there would have been a thousand locals watching that. One of my great RL memories in Europe.

[langpark]

Day 3...

 Also this....  I was hoping to see JWH there.

 

[JonM]

10 minutes ago, langpark said:

Also this....  I was hoping to see JWH there.

Looks like he is actually in Amsterdam. Presumably don't want to risk him picking up a lengthy ban off a pre-season friendly  

[Click]

13 minutes ago, langpark said:

Day 3...

 Also this....  I was hoping to see JWH there.

 

Hopefully Leyland gets a run out - He has so much potential, such a huge shame he had to sit out last year through injury in our SL season.

[Just Browny]

Not sure why you leave out the entire first team..?

[Gav Wilson]

1 hour ago, langpark said:

 

...I was hoping to see JWH there.

You're in luck!

[langpark]

30 minutes ago, Gav Wilson said:

You're in luck!

Sorry, I meant I was hoping to see him named in the team. Because I had seen that he was going to be in Amsterdam.

[latchford albion]

3 hours ago, langpark said:

Day 3...

 Also this....  I was hoping to see JWH there.

 

These are union teams aren't they?  What's the relationship like between the codes in the Netherlands?  I have a vague memory of Yanto posting about the usual union dirty tricks in the past.

[langpark]

7 minutes ago, latchford albion said:

These are union teams aren't they?  What's the relationship like between the codes in the Netherlands?  I have a vague memory of Yanto posting about the usual union dirty tricks in the past.

Someone like Yanto could better comment on that, but as I understand it, things are pretty civil. These visits have been to RU clubs and British schools.

I think the fact that RU and RL seasons do not overlap is the reason they seemingly co-exist quite well. And a lot (perhaps majority) of Dutch RL boys play both codes. 

[Damien]

Great work:

 

[Barley Mow]

Both teams' match squads:

https://www.rugby-league.com/match-centre/match-preview/2300116

[Worzel]

Great article in the Yorkshire Post highlighting all the good work being done to establish the sport in the Netherlands. The Super League idea might be a pipe dream, but they're doing real work to establish local competitive games and clubs and that's great to see. If having a big long term goal helps that, all power to their elbow eh?

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/dare-to-dream-netherlands-target-super-league-with-help-of-hull-kr-and-york-knights-4958859

[Worzel]

JWH seems to be enjoying himself in Amsterdam...

 

Edited January 24 by Worzel

[sam4731]

1 hour ago, Worzel said:

Great article in the Yorkshire Post highlighting all the good work being done to establish the sport in the Netherlands. The Super League idea might be a pipe dream, but they're doing real work to establish local competitive games and clubs and that's great to see. If having a big long term goal helps that, all power to their elbow eh?

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/dare-to-dream-netherlands-target-super-league-with-help-of-hull-kr-and-york-knights-4958859

It would require Toronto levels of money from an investor but it wouldn't be impossible. Not nearly as many logistical roadblocks as Toronto had.

[langpark]

For anyone interested. Dutch Origin starts at 11am UK time. Live stream link below. There is a womens match and a "legends" match before that (broadcast starts at 9:30 UK time), but I believe they are shorter matches and 9 vs 9 format. 

 

[Barley Mow]

[bratman]

Good crowd there, 2715

[georgeb1]

Knights give the baby robins a lesson.

[Barley Mow]

[langpark]

A great summary of the weekend. No actual match footage, but everything before, after and behind the scenes.

 

[Damien]