Draw is going to be made at half time of the Widnes-Toulouse match live on sky...

Who do you fancy getting? The way we are playing I am not bothered who we get but as long as it's a home tie... Unless Keighley get through then want an away tie at theirs!!

Would prefer to miss the likes of Leigh and Widnes at this next stage though... Although niether worry me.

Anyone but Barrow away really, Though preferably a home tie.

Oldham at home would be an interesting clash.

Oldham @ Oldham will do me nicely, I could walk to the game



That said, Their supporters bus goes from a pub 5 mins walk from my house as well, So could be right cheeky and book on that

Not bothered who we get in the next round. Feel we have the confidence and the ability to beat anyone in this comp.

It would be a tradegy if we get Widnes away.
Come on does the game never learn, the top two of each group should have been seeded, Widnes will finish second if they win at Barrow and we could draw each other!
Last year we had the most one sided Final ever with Donny getting there.

What benefit do you have for doing well in your group (other than qualifying)? - Nowt.

I would like York away, nice trip and very winnable game, next would be Oldham away.
Other than that anybody at home.

I bet the boffins want a Fax v Widnes Final - I would just love us to get to a Final.

Perhaps Mr Carrot is averse to Widnes' hideous away kit, or Leigh's brand spanking new stadium.

because i think that having us 3 at least in the semi finals makes it more interesting. I am not fussed if we do draw you i think we will beat you anyway.

You win all your group games and then you can get drawn away?

Usual RFL fairness and logic in action!

Surely this would work-

Pool 1 Winner vs Pool 2 4th Placed
Pool 1 2nd Placed vs Pool 2 3rd Place
Pool 2 Winner vs Pool 1 4th Placed
Pool 2 2nd Placed vs Pool 1 3rd Place


Giving home advantage to the teams who finished in the top 2 of their pools.

Of course that would work - it is logical and equitable............but the RFL do not do logical and ethical.

My fear about an open draw is that Fax and Widnes (two teams who would definitely grace an event such as the NRC final) could well meet in the first of the knock-out rounds whilst, like last year, one of the 'lesser' sides goes all the way avoiding the bigger sides who are knocking each other out.

I like your confidence mate , but we have to qualify yet . I know you stuffed Barrow at your place but a Wednesday night on their pitch is a different prospect. Hopefully we will get through .

The Vicar

Whats the chances of the draw been "rigged"

We got Castleford and beat them in the semi final a few years back. i wouldnt mind Halifax at home.

I'll take any of the remaining sides at home to be honest.

Not worried about any of the sides, I don't exoect us to go the season unbeaten but on our day we can beat any team in the league i believe

I really dont think we should be bothered who we get in the next round. As favourites its up to us to justify that tag so lets get Widnes or Fev out of the way early.

Take you winter woollies with you. the wind is something fierce up there, and with the weather turning wintry again.....

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Says here that the draw is now taking place at half time of our match against Widnes not the widnes-toulouse match

Just for your info Barrow beat Widnes comfortably tonight 12 - 4. Like I have said Barrow need fear no team in this comp or league, Particularly at home. I'd say Barrow are the dark horses this year and if I was a supporter of a side with a 'Favourite' tag i'd want to avoid Barrow away. Good luck for the rest of the competition. Would be nice to be meeting you in the final

agreed. Went to the barrow game tonight, barrow were simply the better team. I think fax fans can judge barrow on our one defeat to the fax; barrow are most definately challengers in both the league and cup this year. A away trip to craven park is a tie all teams will want to avoid.

Yeah you all came on here crowing how good you were then we spanked you and to be honest you looked clueless in attack and defence. I have no doubt Barrow away will be hard work but if we get that then so be it I still fancy us up there.

Seems Widnes backed down to Barrows blatant spoiling and bully boy tactics.

Wonder how many of the 12 points were of actual rugby playing points

Barrow were woeful and niggly, Never Threatend our line, only 2 tries they scored were down to us throwing the ball about.

If sides stand up to the head hunting and cheap shots, they'll beat them,

To be honest away wins will be difficult to come by for everyone in this league with the restraints on travelling being one of my concerns for part-time players/squads.
Barrow, 'Haven, Gateshead, Tolouse.