Super League and all things European Rugby League 2017.

Tom Mann Centuria · 14-05-2017 8:41pm

Warrington too good for Widnes in the end but they kept it close for a long time.

Tom Mann Centuria · 23-05-2017 7:09pm

Forgot to say the other day Catalans have parted ways with their coach.

Tom Mann Centuria · 24-05-2017 8:51pm

Salford Red Devil's are letting people in for free to Friday's game, they are asking people to make donation to victims of Manchester terror attack instead, which is is a nice touch I think.

https://twitter.com/drmarwanK/status/867425024025784320

Tom Mann Centuria · 26-05-2017 9:13pm

Widnes beating Castleford away, that would be massive if they win that.

Tom Mann Centuria · 29-05-2017 8:10am

Looks like Widnes are keen on taking the money and selling their Super League licence. Dare say Toronto or one of the French teams would fancy it, that's if they avoid relegation this year of course.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/may/29/widnes-vikings-super-league-rfl-franchise-relocation

Tom Mann Centuria · 03-06-2017 9:33pm

Wigan hammered again today, all is good.

Tom Mann Centuria · 04-06-2017 7:40pm

Castleford roll on, given a tough game by Saints looking at the scoring.

Tom Mann Centuria · 17-06-2017 3:20pm

Quarter final of challenge cup on BBC One. Good try by the pie eaters against Warrington.

Tom Mann Centuria · 17-06-2017 3:44pm

Excellent game so far, Warrington right back in it now. All square again.

Tom Mann Centuria · 17-06-2017 4:36pm

Terrific game. All square again 20 all.

Edit: Great game, shame someone had to lose.

Tom Mann Centuria · 18-06-2017 2:56pm

Hull v Castleford today, now on BBC 2. Should be a cracker hopefully.

Tom Mann Centuria · 19-06-2017 3:25am

Steve McNamara is new coach of the Catalans Dragons, he's been released early from his assistant coaching job at the New Zealand Warriors. Never really been totally convinced by him as a coach. Hopefully he'll do ok there.

Tom Mann Centuria · 11-07-2017 2:52pm

Danny McGuire is leaving Leeds Rhinos at the end of the season, there will be a few Super League teams after him if he doesn't want too much money. My left field guess would be he might end up at Toronto, they seemingly have a few bob and he might like the adventure of it all.

Timberrrrrrrr · 11-07-2017 4:07pm

Brett Hodgson(assistant coach) leaving Widnes to go to Australia to coach.

Tom Mann Centuria · 11-07-2017 4:11pm

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

Brett Hodgson(assistant coach) leaving Widnes to go to Australia to coach.

What team's staff is he joining do you know.

Tom Mann Centuria · 11-07-2017 7:09pm

Very sad, a 14 year old lad has died following a head injury, playing for Stanley Rangers ARLFC U14s. Evan Hawksworth RIP.

Timberrrrrrrr · 11-07-2017 7:28pm

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

What team's staff is he joining do you know.

West tigers.

Beasty · 11-07-2017 7:35pm

@Timberrrrrrrr

You've blown it now! - Tom was going for his quarter century (and Irish record) - 25 consecutive posts in a single thread

Tom Mann Centuria · 11-07-2017 7:49pm

Beasty wrote: »

@Timberrrrrrrr

You've blown it now! - Tom was going for his quarter century (and Irish record) - 25 consecutive posts in a single thread

Grrrrrrrrr! *shakes fist* carded for trolling.

Beasty · 11-07-2017 8:52pm

In the words of Ray French (or it would have been his words if he had been commentating in the 1930's) it's back to square one for you. I'll pop back when you're about to get that record again....

Tom Mann Centuria · 15-07-2017 11:55am

Quite a good read in the Guardian online about what's going on at the London Broncos, definitely more positive since they moved to Trailfinders in Ealing.

www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jul/15/london-broncos-long-term-future-andrew-henderson-rugby-league

Tom Mann Centuria · 16-07-2017 6:16pm

That's some win for Toulouse today, came from 20 6 down against Hull KR to win 31 30. They're the only team to beat KR this season in the league. Twice now.

Tom Mann Centuria · 17-07-2017 7:54pm

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Danny McGuire is leaving Leeds Rhinos at the end of the season, there will be a few Super League teams after him if he doesn't want too much money. My left field guess would be he might end up at Toronto, they seemingly have a few bob and he might like the adventure of it all.

So he's off to Hull KR.

Mr.Nice Guy · 26-07-2017 10:32pm

Wigan and Hull are set to have a match in Australia next year.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jul/26/super-league-wigan-hull-australia-rugby-league

Tom Mann Centuria · 28-07-2017 11:46pm

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Wigan and Hull are set to have a match in Australia next year.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jul/26/super-league-wigan-hull-australia-rugby-league

Yeah I was reading about that, can't see there will be much about it that appeals to NRL fans over there, but maybe the expat community will swell the crowd a bit. Personally I'm not mad on either team, but it's always any one but Wigan.

Tom Mann Centuria · 29-07-2017 12:55pm

Couple of free live games to watch this weekend on the BBC.

Today sees Hull take on Leeds in the semi-final of the Challenge Cup. Starts on TV at 2pm on BBC One.

Then tomorrow it's Wigan v Salford in the other semi-final, again, starts at 2pm on tv, this time on BBC Two.

Tom Mann Centuria · 29-07-2017 2:42pm

Jebus, the video ref took an eternity, and still came to the wrong decision. Like pulling teeth.

Tom Mann Centuria · 29-07-2017 3:21pm

Good first half, Hull lead by six.

Edit: Leeds comprehensively outplayed the second half, more or less one way traffic.

Tom Mann Centuria · 30-07-2017 2:54pm

Pie Eaters comfortable so far against Salford sadly. 12 nil up after 20 mins

Tom Mann Centuria · 30-07-2017 3:02pm

Hehehehehe, less than ten minutes later we are all square. Didn't think there was any downward pressure with that try but there we go.

James Child is a poor referee imo, and the video ref takes FAR too long making a decision.

Tom Mann Centuria · 30-07-2017 5:36pm

Salford really didn't do enough 2nd half of the game.

So final will be Hull v Wigan.

Tom Mann Centuria · 03-08-2017 3:17pm

Any of you have a Blue Peter badge? You get free entry to the Challenge Cup final if you do (and still technically a child).

Nice little attempt at free advertising from the RFL.

Tom Mann Centuria · 05-08-2017 6:55pm

London Broncos playing an absolute blinder in the super 8s against Catalans. Dragons will probably win, but they're giving it a right go.

Tom Mann Centuria · 05-08-2017 7:23pm

Brilliant from the Broncos, did themselves proud and ran an established Super League team with biggish budget VERY close. Think the officials were sh1te too, still, bodes well for next game.

Tom Mann Centuria · 17-08-2017 9:32pm

Wakefield making a real game of of this, hope Castleford go on and win the whole thing though. Deserve it for how they've played the game this season.

Tom Mann Centuria · 26-08-2017 7:43am

Final of the Challenge Cup from Wembley today. Hull v Wigan is live and free on the BBC @3pm.

I'm guessing Wigan will be too strong for Hull, but the golden rule "Anyone But Wigan", so I'll be cheering on the Black and Whites.

Tom Mann Centuria · 26-08-2017 7:54am

Forgot to say, BBC Two at 3pm.

Tom Mann Centuria · 26-08-2017 5:26pm

Well deserved win for Hull but officiating was really poor and Wigan can feel a bit hard done by (good!

) Pretty scrappy game too, so much on it's not surprising I suppose.

Tom Mann Centuria · 10-09-2017 5:28pm

Tony Smith is leaving Warrington, it'll be interesting to see if he ends up coaching back in Oz, or stays in the UK/France.

HigginsJ · 28-09-2017 9:49pm

What an unbelieveable last half hour in Castleford vs St. Helens. Fantastic game, makes me wonder why I dont watch more Super League

ArmaniJeanss · 28-09-2017 9:52pm

Probably the first game I've seen this season, terrific stuff.

Tom Mann Centuria · 28-09-2017 10:32pm

HigginsJ wrote: »

What an unbelieveable last half hour in Castleford vs St. Helens. Fantastic game, makes me wonder why I dont watch more Super League

ArmaniJeanss wrote: »

Probably the first game I've seen this season, terrific stuff.

And what a game you chose, absolutely fantastic, brilliant RL from both teams. Cas deserve it for the season they've had, but Saints will be kicking themselves. It's that good every week*

*May not be true

Beasty · 28-09-2017 10:58pm

I only caught the last 20 mins or so when it was swinging backwards and forwards plus the extra time. Was certainly a cracking match from the bit I saw

Having said that the stakes were high and the loser's season was over so there was plenty of incentive to push things to the limit.

Tom Mann Centuria · 28-09-2017 11:15pm

Beasty wrote: »

I only caught the last 20 mins or so when it was swinging backwards and forwards plus the extra time. Was certainly a cracking match from the bit I saw

Having said that the stakes were high and the loser's season was over so there was plenty of incentive to push things to the limit.

Well historically Saints would always be the team you'd expect to push it, and throw the ball, and this season Cas have been on another level for that. I was hoping for a good game but that was a stormer.

Tom Mann Centuria · 29-09-2017 9:51am

https://twitter.com/SuperLeague/status/913674746645975041 What a last few minutes that was.

Tom Mann Centuria · 29-09-2017 10:06pm

Cas Leeds final then. Decent game tonight but was never going to match last night.

Early warning. Grand final will be 80 minutes of me moaning about how small, and dangerous, the in goal area is at Old Trafford.

HigginsJ · 29-09-2017 10:10pm

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Cas Leeds final then. Decent game tonight but was never going to match last night.

Early warning. Grand final will be 80 minutes of me moaning about how small, and dangerous, the in goal area is at Old Trafford.

Thought tonights game was pretty good although the error count from both sides seemed a bit high. Hope I remember to tune in to the final.

Tom Mann Centuria · 30-09-2017 8:56pm

Catalans beat Leigh in the "million pound game" *vomit* to retain their Super League status, and send Centurions down.

Tom Mann Centuria · 05-10-2017 4:42pm

Zak Hardaker is out of the final for Cas, breached club rules. Not specified which ones but two rumours knocking around are failed drugs test or passing information to Leeds player. He'll be a big miss for them.

HigginsJ · 05-10-2017 11:13pm

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Zak Hardaker is out of the final for Cas, breached club rules. Not specified which ones but two rumours knocking around are failed drugs test or passing information to Leeds player. He'll be a big miss for them.

I just saw that on Sky Sports news. How big a loss is he, was outstanding for me last week.

Super League and all things European Rugby League 2017.

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