Was announced before stef Ratchford’s testimonial tonight. In shock. I grew up watching Dessie. What a tough, tough man. The way he flew in off his wing to smash his opposition centre was borderline illegal. Searing pace too of course, the only man I ever saw who caught Martin offiah from behind. Incredible athlete, taken far too young. RIP mate, thanks for everything.
Statistics: Posted by DallasMead2 — Sat Jan 29, 2022 8:45 pm — Replies 0 — Views 93
Just looking at the main photo from todays game on the club site and wondering whether Liam Marshall was doing a cheeky impression of the size of Stef's nose. Looks like it to me
Statistics: Posted by Kevin Turvey — Sat Jan 29, 2022 8:20 pm — Replies 0 — Views 267
Not sure if mentioned elsewhere but just seen the game is being shown on Our League for those that can't get there in person, £4.95 today, rising to £10 tomorrow:
https://www.therhinos.co.uk/2022/01/29/rugby-league-fans-around-the-world-able-to-watch-rhinos-v-hull-fc-clash/
Statistics: Posted by ducknumber1 — Sat Jan 29, 2022 8:15 pm — Replies 130 — Views 14826
MyPie who have been present at the last few AFC Wimbledon matches will have their van parked behind the South Stand for the Widnes match. One of the guys is an Aussie who supports Penrith Panthers. Are they a big rival of the Brisbane Broncos who may have some affiliation with the London Broncos, or am I talking rubbish?
Their food is very good. At the first match they attended it got some excellent reviews. We tried it at a future match and we were all very impressed. Choice of pies (beef, chicken, veg and maybe a "special"). Читать дальше...
We didn't have any and got a bit of a pummelling from an aggressive, direct Wigan pack.
Bit worrying.
Statistics: Posted by morrisseyisawire — Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:54 pm — Replies 14 — Views 1245
I never had the privilege of seeing Des play, but I've heard a great deal about this Leigh and Great Britain legend, and when I met him he was an absolute gentleman.
RIP Des Drummond, gone too soon.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/60185283
Statistics: Posted by micktheleyther — Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:29 pm — Replies 6 — Views 323
https://twitter.com/TheRFL/status/14874 ... KHtEQ&s=19
Statistics: Posted by wakeytrin — Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:17 pm — Replies 5 — Views 312
I've just been told this sad news.
Legend.
A week before my 40th birthday (too many years ago) Mrs G asked me who were my fave Wire players, so I reeled off the usual suspects. Mike Gregory, Davies, Roberts, Boyd and Drummond. I thought nothing more of it.
Surprise party, and superb birthday cake organised by Mrs G, with Dessie style figure on top, in the act of scoring. Made up.
Des was a legend to ANY RL fan, a top player. There'll be plenty gutted in Leigh, too.
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Went to the Army v Navy game this afternoon. I was suprised at the size of the crowd, there was probably as many there as Broncos will get tomorrow. It was a very close game with the Navy winning in extra time with a try.
Statistics: Posted by wantawin — Sat Jan 29, 2022 5:13 pm — Replies 2 — Views 115
Wigan TV for me thanks to Covid (shouldn’t have bought a ticket).
If the players are lining up as named then KPP centre, Thornley wing and Isa loose forward.
Interesting calls.
Statistics: Posted by NickyKiss — Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:39 pm
Radiowarrington will be covering today’s testimonial game live on radiowarrington.co.uk please log on through the internet and joining instructions will be available
Gary and Mathew
Statistics: Posted by matthew — Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:36 pm
Winter break for first time Marty
Statistics: Posted by Trebor1 — Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:28 pm
Royal Navy Snatch Golden Point Cup Win Over Army
Military forces clashed in Aldershot in the second round of the Betfred Challenge Cup, as the Royal Navy visited the British Army's home base in Aldershot for a keenly anticipated second round tie: the first time the two services have come face-to-face in the Cup.
The sailors qualfied for this this tie with a 60-0 trouncing of Bridgend Blue Bulls when the competition's first round kicked off on 14 January, while the soldiers had... Читать дальше...
Royal Navy Snatch Golden Point Cup Win Over Army
Military forces clashed in Aldershot in the second round of the Betfred Challenge Cup, as the Royal Navy visited the British Army's home base in Aldershot for a keenly anticipated second round tie: the first time the two services have come face-to-face in the Cup.
The sailors qualfied for this this tie with a 60-0 trouncing of Bridgend Blue Bulls when the competition's first round kicked off on 14 January, while the soldiers had... Читать дальше...
Me & Mrs jones - Billy Paul
Statistics: Posted by chissitt — Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:03 pm
Boss Hog wrote:
He is naive to allow the game to be televised then, since the whole idea of a testimonial game is to raise funds for him.
Statistics: Posted by thelinesman — Sat Jan 29, 2022 3:26 pm
Viking1 wrote:
Hi all Widnes fan coming in peace, we have 3 full coaches coming down tomorrow plus weekend stay overs so a good following heading down, I’m really looking forward to it! We have gone under the radar after the last few years of disaster I feel in pre season and recruitment wise and hoping we can shock a few this year come the end of term I’m hoping to be around the 5/6th mark
One to watch Tyler Dupree he’s a super league prop in the making I think we will be lucky to keep hold of him... Читать дальше...
I will go for a score of batley14 halifax 22 and the team i would pick from the 21 man squad would be.
martin
saltonstall
arundel
worthington if fit if not mcomb
walmsley
jouffret
keyes
tangata
moore
larroyer
kavanagh
garside
knowles
murray
gwaze
barber
wood
It is tough to leave out mcomb or morris but i think larroyer as carried the ball with a bit more punch during preseason and with worthingtons toe injury mcomb might get a chance anyway.
Statistics: Posted by terry silver — Sat Jan 29, 2022 3:02 pm
Handley never looked 100% to me last year bur that was only my impression. That said he made yards every week.
Statistics: Posted by Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! — Sat Jan 29, 2022 2:54 pm — Replies 15 — Views 1279
asmadasa wrote:
I agree but time will tell over the coming months…..WP mentioned that Featherstone’ran their size’ in a recent interview.
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It is really sad to see that the 150 years heritage shirts have the garden gnome on them.
Statistics: Posted by Levrier — Sat Jan 29, 2022 2:12 pm — Replies 71 — Views 9125
The season gets ever closer...
Is anyone keen to run this this year? I'll send you the excel sheet I use
So, just looking for who is interested and nominations for a charity.
Last year we raised a total of £293.36 for Wakefield Hospice.
I seem to be a bit of a jinx as regards fundraising platforms. The first year I used BT which then packed in and Virgin, which we used last year has also ceased. If we can decide on a charity then I'll contact them directly to ask which is their preferred platform. Читать дальше...
https://twitter.com/LondonBroncosRL/sta ... XlzZQ&s=19
Statistics: Posted by Deadcowboys1 — Sat Jan 29, 2022 11:08 am — Replies 9 — Views 229
TheWarringtonWolve69 wrote:
You’ve rammed the not taking the knee down our throats for 2 years and told us you were done with rugby league because of it yet here you are, still here.
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wrencat1873 wrote:
Been there, done that, got the T shirt, hence starting the thread.
Clearly, plenty of notice should be given to any major changes in format, especially if this means culling clubs from the comp (in any league).
