Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:07 pm  

Like I said, it was entertaining for a neutral or someone without a decent knowledge of the game. You can't tell me the defence was good for Thomas 'The Trundler' Waldrom's try!

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:16 pm  

Which one?
First one was not great, but the second was beautifully made by Flood

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:23 pm  

So who's your team?

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:36 pm  

Tigers. Used to watch Wigan when I lived up there as a kid. More of a Union fan, but do enjoy league

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Mon Apr 23, 2012 2:55 pm  

http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... Leeds.html

http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... Leeds.html

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:48 pm  

Come on Wasps

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:04 pm  

Cross code game might be interesting. More even playing field than for the first one. Not sure about the rules though, having two sets on one field may be confusing

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:32 pm  

Catalancs wrote:

http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/12/04/23/RUGBYL_Leeds.html

Interesting last comment regarding the AB's.

I would be stunned....in fact, beyond stunned, if the IRB/NZRU let one of their most prized assets anywhere near such a game.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:31 am  

Bob Dwyer and the ARU were keen on the hybrid game as it would be a boost in the arm for Aussie union. It won't happen in any meaningful way with an NRL side as I can't see how the rugby league side would benefit. Up here is a different matter though. A full house at the Emirates would provide invaluable exposure (and money) for Leeds and subsequently rugby league. I agree with GF in that the blazer brigade wouldn't want their cash cow going anywhere near the NRL's best. It wouldn't do anything to raise the profile of union or the ABs, but could lead to injuries and potential embarrassment. They have very little, if anything to gain from it. South Wales Scorpions have picked up a second rugby union convert in the space of a week.

Bob Dwyer and the ARU were keen on the hybrid game as it would be a boost in the arm for Aussie union. It won't happen in any meaningful way with an NRL side as I can't see how the rugby league side would benefit. Up here is a different matter though. A full house at the Emirates would provide invaluable exposure (and money) for Leeds and subsequently rugby league. I agree with GF in that the blazer brigade wouldn't want their cash cow going anywhere near the NRL's best. It wouldn't do anything to raise the profile of union or the ABs, but could lead to injuries and potential embarrassment. They have very little, if anything to gain from it. South Wales Scorpions have picked up a second rugby union convert in the space of a week.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Tue Apr 24, 2012 12:28 pm  

That hybrid game is fundamentally unsafe IMO, and would remain so until you take competitive scrums out of it.

If a Union team is forced to put a flanker at prop due to injuries, scrums are no longer competitive due to the risk of injury. How can it then be considered safe for union front rowers to scrummage against league guys with no understanding of the mechanics or technique required?

The first time a six man shove comes on, the whole thing is going to collapse potentially causing serious injury.