Re: World Club Challenge - Wigan v Penrith : Thu Nov 30, 2023 10:15 pm  

RobRiches wrote:

Can’t wait for the “penrith never took it seriously against Saints” posts after they wallop Wigan about 40 nil.

Wigan didn’t even have the bottle to go to Aus to play them lmao

There it is again, that buzz your posts bring because they make me remember we’re champions. The high of a GF win fades as the weeks go by but then you post and it’s like being back at OT celebrating.

We’ll look forward to the WCC in front of 25,000 at the DW. Enjoy your Union u12’s match

Re: World Club Challenge - Wigan v Penrith : Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:23 am  

MadDogg wrote:

Some poor Latics fan on Twitter was telling anyone who'd listen that the Warriors couldn't possibly play this game on the Saturday. I guess times really have changed.

It took time, but the natural order eventually reasserted itself.

Re: World Club Challenge - Wigan v Penrith : Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:24 am  

RobRiches wrote:

Can’t wait for the “penrith never took it seriously against Saints” posts after they wallop Wigan about 40 nil.

Wigan didn’t even have the bottle to go to Aus to play them lmao

Isn't it funny when insecure people worry that others might achieve something?

I for one will be there at the DW - I'll probably stop short of cheering Wigan on but I won't be neutral. Always want the British side to win these games.

Good luck.

ps any idea when tickets will be on sale?

Re: World Club Challenge - Wigan v Penrith : Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:38 am  

I'll be there but only because I won't have to pay

Just getting my popcorn ready for when Saints allow Penrith to train at ours and then play them in an opposed session to help them prepare. Looking forward to the comments on social media when it happens

Am I right in thinking that the Rabbitohs trained at Wigan before we played them in 2015? I was told this but genuinely can't remember.

Re: World Club Challenge - Wigan v Penrith : Fri Dec 01, 2023 9:26 am  

Stu M wrote:

I'll be there but only because I won't have to pay

Just getting my popcorn ready for when Saints allow Penrith to train at ours and then play them in an opposed session to help them prepare. Looking forward to the comments on social media when it happens

Am I right in thinking that the Rabbitohs trained at Wigan before we played them in 2015? I was told this but genuinely can't remember.

I don't know the answer to that, but I will say this. Ian Lenagan, albeit that since last night he's no longer our chairman, was always very firmly and loudly in support of the British team in these fixtures, and that includes Saints, with whom he had a very good relationship.

Re: World Club Challenge - Wigan v Penrith : Fri Dec 01, 2023 9:37 am  

Cruncher wrote:

I don't know the answer to that, but I will say this. Ian Lenagan, albeit that since last night he's no longer our chairman, was always very firmly and loudly in support of the British team in these fixtures, and that includes Saints, with whom he had a very good relationship.

I could be wrong. I know for a fact that Peet and Wellens get on really well so it may be something that we don't get involved with.

However I also know that Rush has a great relationship with Penrith. When our Academy lads tour Australia they always base themselves at Penrith and are allowed to train there and use their facilities so I wouldn't be surprised if we return the favour.

Re: World Club Challenge - Wigan v Penrith : Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:04 am  

No issue if Saints want to host and train with Penrith. They’ve obviously had dealings with them in recent times and it would be beneficial for Saints to have opposed sessions against quality like that. I think any Superleague club would be mad not to offer the opportunity tbh.

Re: World Club Challenge - Wigan v Penrith : Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:17 am  

NickyKiss wrote:

No issue if Saints want to host and train with Penrith. They’ve obviously had dealings with them in recent times and it would be beneficial for Saints to have opposed sessions against quality like that. I think any Superleague club would be mad not to offer the opportunity tbh.

That's another way of looking at it and funnily enough my mate at Wigan said exactly the same thing last night when I put it to him that we may end up hosting Penrith.

Re: World Club Challenge - Wigan v Penrith : Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:35 am  

NickyKiss wrote:

No issue if Saints want to host and train with Penrith. They’ve obviously had dealings with them in recent times and it would be beneficial for Saints to have opposed sessions against quality like that. I think any Superleague club would be mad not to offer the opportunity tbh.

And it will give Penrith a close up look at Welsby and co. Win/win*




*I'm being facetious. We need to stop or slow the drain to the NRL as much as possible. Not sure we can though unfortunately...

Re: World Club Challenge - Wigan v Penrith : Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:39 am  

Stu M wrote:

I'll be there but only because I won't have to pay

Just getting my popcorn ready for when Saints allow Penrith to train at ours and then play them in an opposed session to help them prepare. Looking forward to the comments on social media when it happens

Am I right in thinking that the Rabbitohs trained at Wigan before we played them in 2015? I was told this but genuinely can't remember.

that’s right about South’s they were at Orrell and did signings after training.

Not sure if they trained with Wigan but 100% at Wigan.