I remember the days when our Super League 'local derby' was against the Sheffield Eagles.
There's Stadium MK and the Kassam Stadium too. Both have staged rugby games before.
Push it further and we could throw into the mix Ashton Gate/Memorial Ground, Sandy Park or Kingsholm?
Far too big , they want the ground to look full for tv , size wise its right for the semi but its a bit too near to wigan ( wigan council will make money from this leigh wont get a penny )
I have just been watching Super league Back Chat where they were once again discussing the new league structure. The main/only argument of the proponents of promotion and relegations best arguments were that it made the game more exciting, but they fail to recognise that the re-introduction of such a system will lead to more clubs going bust.
Super league back chat is one of the best programmes on the tele , always enjoy it
The clubs wlll have to look at the finances more , it will be interesting to see how the money will be divided up between the clubs and if the relegated clubs get parachute payments
I don't understand what he is trying to say? The RFL have already stated that the bottom two in next years Super League will be part of a restructured Championship in 2015 and that P&R will be part of the new Two Division setup.
Does he want exemption for London? or maybe the financing of The Championship is the problem? All 14 SL Clubs will know what they have to do to retain their SL Status at the start of the 2914 season, like it or not two divisions and P&R are coming and all to clubs will have to live with it.
I don't understand what he is trying to say? The RFL have already stated that the bottom two in next years Super League will be part of a restructured Championship in 2015 and that P&R will be part of the new Two Division setup.
Does he want exemption for London? or maybe the financing of The Championship is the problem? All 14 SL Clubs will know what they have to do to retain their SL Status at the start of the 2914 season, like it or not two divisions and P&R are coming and all to clubs will have to live with it.
It has already been stated that there will be no exceptions, London, Catalans and every other team will all play under the same Competition Rules and if they finish in the bottom two they will be in The Championship in 2015. Could you imagine the uproar if clubs like Wakefield, Castleford, Bradford, Hull KR, Salford, Widnes etc. who have fought tooth and nail for their very survival for the past few years, finished above London or Catalans in the table, but were relegated due to favourable treatment to other teams by the RFL.
I don't understand what he is trying to say? The RFL have already stated that the bottom two in next years Super League will be part of a restructured Championship in 2015 and that P&R will be part of the new Two Division setup.
Does he want exemption for London? or maybe the financing of The Championship is the problem? All 14 SL Clubs will know what they have to do to retain their SL Status at the start of the 2914 season, like it or not two divisions and P&R are coming and all to clubs will have to live with it.
I think he's advocating a P&R system along the lines that currently runs in the English RU system.
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It has already been stated that there will be no exceptions, London, Catalans and every other team will all play under the same Competition Rules and if they finish in the bottom two they will be in The Championship in 2015. Could you imagine the uproar if clubs like Wakefield, Castleford, Bradford, Hull KR, Salford, Widnes etc. who have fought tooth and nail for their very survival for the past few years, finished above London or Catalans in the table, but were relegated due to favourable treatment to other teams by the RFL.
Its very common , Huddersfield , London, Wigan , Wakefield and Castleford have had it before , I cant see it this time it will and should be the bottom two teams will go down
Great win by Leigh Centurions to win our 4th Northern rail cup final
Crowd of 4,100 very poor , bad move moving it from Blackpool , thought Sheffield would have brought more
I remember in 2006 going to Bloomfield Road on the Sunday to watch the mighty Robins get robbed by Leigh and then on the Wednesday travelling back to Blackpool for the darts. Long way from Hull. Especially when you lose. Mind you I did bump into the little one from The Roly Polys
I remember in 2006 going to Bloomfield Road on the Sunday to watch the mighty Robins get robbed by Leigh and then on the Wednesday travelling back to Blackpool for the darts. Long way from Hull. Especially when you lose. Mind you I did bump into the little one from The Roly Polys
Yes but since then Hull KR have been one club that have been promoted and held there own without help from the RL , Justin Morgan did a great a job and out of all the clubs in SL i want Hull KR to win the grand final
Yes but since then Hull KR have been one club that have been promoted and held there own without help from the RL , Justin Morgan did a great a job and out of all the clubs in SL i want Hull KR to win the grand final
Well top 8 this season looks odds on now. Really thought it'd be us and Bradford battling for 8th and 9th
I hope you've all been watching the Saints - Wigan game. I won't spoil it for those who have it on record or are waiting for the Super League Show but it has been thoroughly entertaining and there's still time left yet.
Great win for St Helens. Wigan don't look the same force without Sam Tomkins.
I agree
Also, the commentator said that Saints have been reported for Wellens pouring a bottle of water over the ball before kicking off to make it as greasy as possible for the Wigan returner.
I may be naive, but something like that never crossed my mind:eek:
I hope you've all been watching the Saints - Wigan game. I won't spoil it for those who have it on record or are waiting for the Super League Show but it has been thoroughly entertaining and there's still time left yet.
Following your (correct) non spoiling:
Pat Richards' drop goal is just about the best I've ever seen. Only Joe Lydon's at Maine Road comes close.
Great to see them mention the Northern rail cup on SL Backchat
Think the idea of having the final as show piece at wembley would be a great idea as the challenge cup wont sell out and its something for the lower teams to go for
Great to see them mention the Northern rail cup on SL Backchat
Think the idea of having the final as show piece at wembley would be a great idea as the challenge cup wont sell out and its something for the lower teams to go for
That is a great idea. Make it a double header. Imagine being a part-time player with one of the lower league clubs. What a dream come true that would be.
That is a great idea. Make it a double header. Imagine being a part-time player with one of the lower league clubs. What a dream come true that would be.
Didn't they try something similar some years ago?
I went to a CC and they had a lower final on before, involving Hull KR.
I went to a CC and they had a lower final on before, involving Hull KR.
Yes they did it was called the Silk Cut plate which was for teams knocked out early in the challenge cup , Hull KR beat Hunslet 60-14 , it was held in 1997 and then dropped after one season
It has already been stated that there will be no exceptions, London, Catalans and every other team will all play under the same Competition Rules and if they finish in the bottom two they will be in The Championship in 2015. Could you imagine the uproar if clubs like Wakefield, Castleford, Bradford, Hull KR, Salford, Widnes etc. who have fought tooth and nail for their very survival for the past few years, finished above London or Catalans in the table, but were relegated due to favourable treatment to other teams by the RFL.
The outrage would occur, but the consequences would be terrible particularly if Catalan went down, that's why promotion and relegation is a bad idea for the sport. It risks long term growth on one year of results.
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Far too big , they want the ground to look full for tv , size wise its right for the semi but its a bit too near to wigan ( wigan council will make money from this leigh wont get a penny )
Super league back chat is one of the best programmes on the tele , always enjoy it
The clubs wlll have to look at the finances more , it will be interesting to see how the money will be divided up between the clubs and if the relegated clubs get parachute payments
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/23319198
I don't understand what he is trying to say? The RFL have already stated that the bottom two in next years Super League will be part of a restructured Championship in 2015 and that P&R will be part of the new Two Division setup.
Does he want exemption for London? or maybe the financing of The Championship is the problem? All 14 SL Clubs will know what they have to do to retain their SL Status at the start of the 2914 season, like it or not two divisions and P&R are coming and all to clubs will have to live with it.
Bit unfair on Hull that though. Seems right to have the one Yorkshire team left in it playing their game in Yorkshire.
Do you honestly think the fact that the Wigan game is at Leigh will make a difference ?
Bigger crowd is better for London too as they get 50% of the revenue
I would have London and Catalan exempt.
I think he's advocating a P&R system along the lines that currently runs in the English RU system.
http://www.rlwc2013.com/
Its very common , Huddersfield , London, Wigan , Wakefield and Castleford have had it before , I cant see it this time it will and should be the bottom two teams will go down
Crowd of 4,100 very poor , bad move moving it from Blackpool , thought Sheffield would have brought more
I remember in 2006 going to Bloomfield Road on the Sunday to watch the mighty Robins get robbed by Leigh
Yes but since then Hull KR have been one club that have been promoted and held there own without help from the RL , Justin Morgan did a great a job and out of all the clubs in SL i want Hull KR to win the grand final
Well top 8 this season looks odds on now. Really thought it'd be us and Bradford battling for 8th and 9th
Yes hope so Darren , hope you can cause a few shocks in playoffs and win it
I agree
Also, the commentator said that Saints have been reported for Wellens pouring a bottle of water over the ball before kicking off to make it as greasy as possible for the Wigan returner.
I may be naive, but something like that never crossed my mind:eek:
Following your (correct) non spoiling:
Think the idea of having the final as show piece at wembley would be a great idea as the challenge cup wont sell out and its something for the lower teams to go for
That is a great idea. Make it a double header. Imagine being a part-time player with one of the lower league clubs. What a dream come true that would be.
Didn't they try something similar some years ago?
I went to a CC and they had a lower final on before, involving Hull KR.
Yes they did it was called the Silk Cut plate which was for teams knocked out early in the challenge cup , Hull KR beat Hunslet 60-14 , it was held in 1997 and then dropped after one season
The outrage would occur, but the consequences would be terrible particularly if Catalan went down, that's why promotion and relegation is a bad idea for the sport. It risks long term growth on one year of results.
Wigan leading 70-0 with 5 mins to go