Super League and all things European Rugby League 2018.

Tom Mann Centuria · 29-05-2018 4:15pm

Slim Charles wrote: »

If it was in France I'd be hugely behind the Dragons. I put 40 quid on them against Leeds, early on in the week when it looked like Leeds would be missing more than they eventually were. Was looking dodgy when the Rhinos got it back to 17-14, and I would have happily lost the 40 quid (as a rhinos fan) at that stage but they reverted to the same tripe we've been turning up the past few weeks again soon after.

Nice result , financially anyway! Have you been to Catalans? It's a great trip. I have only been once, when London Broncos were masquerading as Harlequins RL. We had Aussie officials (pre some International or another) and they were as bad as the usual. London hammered, credit card hammered, I was hammered. It was fantastic.

Slim Charles · 29-05-2018 4:25pm

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Nice result , financially anyway! Have you been to Catalans? It's a great trip. I have only been once, when London Broncos were masquerading as Harlequins RL. We had Aussie officials (pre some International or another) and they were as bad as the usual. London hammered, credit card hammered, I was hammered. It was fantastic.

No, I've never been to any RL away games. Spent all my money as a youth travelling to Leeds United away games (everywhere from Arsenal to Yeovil). Only ever been to Headingley, unfortunately and Olympic Park for the 4 nations in 2016.

Tom Mann Centuria · 29-05-2018 4:28pm

Slim Charles wrote: »

No, I've never been to any RL away games. Spent all my money as a youth travelling to Leeds United away games (everywhere from Arsenal to Yeovil). Only ever been to Headingley, unfortunately and Olympic Park for the 4 nations in 2016.

Well Leeds was always very welcoming to the masses (coach load) of London fans who travelled up there. Most grounds are pretty welcoming, well they were 15 odd years ago. Less hassle at Rugby League games than football, plus you get beer on the terraces.

Tom Mann Centuria · 02-06-2018 1:09pm

Live Rugby League on the BBC today and tomorrow in the Quarter Finals of the Challenge Cup

Today on BBC One at 2pm it is Warrington v Wigan.
Tomorrow on BBC Two at 3pm it is St. Helens v Hull

Should be a couple of decent games. In the other quarter finals, Leeds hammered Leigh last night 52 - 22, and the Dragons beat the Giants 20 - 6 on Thursday.

Tom Mann Centuria · 03-06-2018 1:55pm

Tomkins brothers haven't had a great weekend. Video knocking around of Joel being an obnoxious drunk, and Sam just being drunk. Not a great look. Joel has been suspended for a month, fined 10 grand and Sam fined 5 grand.

Tom Mann Centuria · 03-06-2018 6:12pm

Saints Hull game was a cracker, sin bin did for Hull I think.

Slim Charles · 04-06-2018 8:27am

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Tomkins brothers haven't had a great weekend. Video knocking around of Joel being an obnoxious drunk, and Sam just being drunk. Not a great look. Joel has been suspended for a month, fined 10 grand and Sam fined 5 grand.

They've always been dis-likeable pricks!

Tom Mann Centuria · 02-07-2018 7:36am

Brian McDermott has been sacked by the Rhinos. I really like him, and he was always great at the Broncos but maybe he ran out of ideas at Leeds? Injuries haven't helped one bit.

If he wants another job straight away I don't think he'll be out of work for very long. Maybe London bound! ( yeah I know that won't happen, but it's a nice thought).

Slim Charles · 02-07-2018 11:15am

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Brian McDermott has been sacked by the Rhinos. I really like him, and he was always great at the Broncos but maybe he ran out of ideas at Leeds? Injuries haven't helped one bit.

If he wants another job straight away I don't think he'll be out of work for very long. Maybe London bound! ( yeah I know that won't happen, but it's a nice thought).

Did someone take over his job as the US coach after he left recently?

Tom Mann Centuria · 02-07-2018 3:26pm

Slim Charles wrote: »

Did someone take over his job as the US coach after he left recently?

Their website hasn't been updated but the twitter feed says it's now Sean Rutgerson.

Slim Charles · 02-07-2018 4:50pm

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Their website hasn't been updated but the twitter feed says it's now Sean Rutgerson.

Who's gonna get the Leeds job d'ya reckon?

Tom Mann Centuria · 02-07-2018 4:55pm

Slim Charles wrote: »

Who's gonna get the Leeds job d'ya reckon?

Suppose Daryl Powell has done very well at Cas, he might be in their sights, and his odds have been slashed at the bookies. I thought they'd have someone lined up though, but they're supposedly delaying any appointment.

Slim Charles · 23-07-2018 1:25pm

Nice capitulation by Hull yesterday. Not at all coincidental.

Tom Mann Centuria · 05-08-2018 2:58pm

Massive turn up for the books Catalans beating Saints in the Challenge Cup Semi final.

Tom Mann Centuria · 09-08-2018 9:30pm

London giving it a right go against Widnes in the middle 8s.

Tom Mann Centuria · 09-08-2018 9:43pm

Broncos beat the Vikings with last minute monster drop goal. Fantastic.

Slim Charles · 16-08-2018 5:06pm

Leeds building a squad for the Championship next year it would seem...

Inquitus · 25-08-2018 4:56pm

Catalan Dragons making a right mess of closing this Challenge Cup Final match out, be great for the game if they can hang on! 8 minutes left and one converted score in it!

Tom Mann Centuria · 25-08-2018 5:30pm

Inquitus wrote: »

Catalan Dragons making a right mess of closing this Challenge Cup Final match out, be great for the game if they can hang on! 8 minutes left and one converted score in it!

Fantastic final, and brilliant for expansionists like myself that the Dragons held on.

Mr.Nice Guy · 25-08-2018 10:30pm

Was reading earlier in the week about how the sport was once stifled in France. Great sporting story.

Tom Mann Centuria · 26-08-2018 7:56am

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Was reading earlier in the week about how the sport was once stifled in France. Great sporting story.

You should read The Forbidden Game by Mike Rylance, it's an excellent book on that very subject.

Tom Mann Centuria · 26-08-2018 3:50pm

https://twitter.com/itsfunnyrugby/status/1033684052606418945?s=20

Mr.Nice Guy · 30-08-2018 9:49pm

Wow, just turned over to Sky and Warrington have beaten Hull FC 80-10!

Tom Mann Centuria · 30-08-2018 11:59pm

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Wow, just turned over to Sky and Warrington have beaten Hull FC 80-10!

Hull are already on their holidays I think, but tbf they had half a team out injured. Still abysmal though.

ArmaniJeanss · 14-09-2018 2:33pm

Decision made, no more Super 8s or Middle 8s.
Back to a 30 game regular season, 1 up, 1 down.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/sep/14/super-8s-to-be-scrapped-after-clubs-vote-through-restructuring-changes-rugby-union

Mr.Nice Guy · 14-09-2018 7:22pm

These discussions about the best system seem to always crop up. It may change back in a few years! To be fair, I'm not certain myself which is the best format.

Tom Mann Centuria · 14-09-2018 10:31pm

Shame they're closing the shop more again, but at least there's still a glimmer for championship clubs. Main worry for me is how they intend to divide funds between top flight and the rest going forward.

On the field, St. Helens have won the League leaders shield.

Tom Mann Centuria · 22-09-2018 5:31pm

Good win for the Broncos over Salford today. They'll fall short again this year, but they've given it a right rattle.

Tom Mann Centuria · 29-09-2018 11:58pm

London Broncos are into the million pound game, they'll play at either Hull KR or Toronto.

Don't expect them to win it, especially if they play like they did today against Halifax, but still a terrific achievement.

Tom Mann Centuria · 04-10-2018 9:44pm

Epic game between Saints and Warrington looking at the updates on twitter.

Slim Charles · 05-10-2018 6:33pm

Had 12 quid on Saints at 11/2 since start of season. No interest in GF next week now, don't want any of those 3 left to win!

Mr.Nice Guy · 05-10-2018 6:52pm

Heard Ben Barba didn't play well. Wonder if his mind is elsewhere.

Tom Mann Centuria · 05-10-2018 10:05pm

Slim Charles wrote: »

Had 12 quid on Saints at 11/2 since start of season. No interest in GF next week now, don't want any of those 3 left to win!

Well I wanted anyone but Wigan, so Warrington it is.

Tom Mann Centuria · 06-10-2018 10:11pm

Massive game tomorrow sees the plucky underdogs the London Broncos play the bankrolled Toronto Wolfpack for promotion to Super League. Don't hold much hope but COME ON YOU BRONCOS!

It's on Sky Sports Arena from 6.30pm and Sky Sports Main Event from 7.00pm.

Slim Charles · 07-10-2018 8:34am

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Massive game tomorrow sees the plucky underdogs the London Broncos play the bankrolled Toronto Wolfpack for promotion to Super League. Don't hold much hope but COME ON YOU BRONCOS!

It's on Sky Sports Arena from 6.30pm and Sky Sports Main Event from 7.00pm.

Doubt I'll be allowed watch it, Sunday evenings are usually watch telly together unfortunately! Best of luck, really don't mind who wins, be nice to see both go up.

Tom Mann Centuria · 07-10-2018 7:09pm

Kick off!

Tom Mann Centuria · 07-10-2018 8:05pm

Broncos lead by a penalty at half time. Toronto, to use Aussie parlance, are grubs.

Tom Mann Centuria · 07-10-2018 8:47pm

Unbearably tense.

Tom Mann Centuria · 07-10-2018 9:10pm

Yesssssssssssssssssssss. Get the F'uck in. What an upset. Huge underdogs the London Broncos are back in Super League!

Slim Charles · 07-10-2018 9:33pm

Congrats chap !

Tom Mann Centuria · 07-10-2018 9:37pm

Slim Charles wrote: »

Congrats chap !

Thanks mate, Rhinos THE best trip in England for Broncos few travelling fans over the years.

Mr.Nice Guy · 12-10-2018 11:33pm

So can Warrington do the business in the Grand Final? I'd like them to win and make a bit of history. A lot of pundits seem to think it will be close.

Slim Charles · 13-10-2018 6:14pm

Wigan on top first ten mins. Relieving penalty here though.

Slim Charles · 13-10-2018 7:38pm

Dont deserve it now Wire, clueless at times.

Mr.Nice Guy · 14-10-2018 1:59pm

Only caught the highlights but just didn't look like it clicked for Warrington. Ratchford looked a handful.

Tom Mann Centuria · 15-10-2018 1:29pm

Missed the game, doesn't sound like it was ever much of a contest. Not a Wigan fan at all, but glad for their coach, seems like a decent guy.

Tom Mann Centuria · 23-10-2018 3:08pm

Sadly all the expansion clubs from a few years ago have now gone from league 1. Still gutted the Northampton Rebels never gave it a go.

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/hemel-complete-full-house-of-expansion-club-demise

Tom Mann Centuria · 21-11-2018 2:48pm

London Broncos apparently signing Luke Yates for next season. Although he didn't play much for Newcastle last season he'd still be a very good signing for them.

Tom Mann Centuria · 28-11-2018 8:25am

Big blow to London Jarrod Sammut isn't re-signing. Canada bound is my guess, but that's my guess for every player these days!

1st Dec edit: Even worse, he's signed for Wigan.

Tom Mann Centuria · 29-11-2018 9:21pm

Great article on the man who's kept the London Broncos going all these years, an absolute legend.

https://amp.theguardian.com/sport/2018/nov/29/london-broncos-david-hughes

Super League and all things European Rugby League 2018.

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