Yeah, the league hasn't been English since 1995! As for leaving the French for themselves, we need to look at supporting the game wherever possible, not just the M62 Corridor. It's hardly ideal that traditional clubs have to make way for expansionist clubs, but the powers that be seem unlikely to increase the number of clubs in the league anytime soon!

As for the increased number of games abroad for Championship clubs and their fans there wouldn't be much of an impact really. For example, based on last years results, Featherstone (who topped the regular season table) would have been home home to Villeneuve (4th placed french team) and then should they win that game they would have another home which would then lead to a final, so it would only be one or two overseas games a year. As the seasons being at different times of year, that would be a majot sticking point! As for the recession, the Rugby League would take 10 years to introduce such a plan so hopefully the economic climate would've improved by then (fingers crossed).

Just telling it how it is , at the moment most clubs take no more than 100 fans to any away game at our level , perhaps a similar amount go to Toulouse , I dont think this would increase with a trophy at stake , therefore a final in either country would be poorly attended IMO

As for the benifits to the game , once again I really dont see what they would be I dont think other French clubs playing a handful of matches against Championship opposition would bring on the average French player to any degree , just my opinion , as a fan of a Championship club , your opinion is based on following a SL club , if you want to watch French RL , by all means go to France and watch it

You're not just telling it how it is though. You're telling it how you think it is.

I don't think the away attendance is what you should base a competition on... ever. If you think that's what a competition should be based on, then you might as well watch North West Premier next season as the away fans won't have far to go. Two games in France a season if the Final is in England, and if arranged well they'll be back-to-back so that fans (if they wish) can stay for a week and watch both.

As for benefits of the game, it's not just about bringing on the French players (which I disagree, I think exposure to a higher level more often will bring out new and better qualities in players). It's more about club development and exposure.

I don't see why me being a fan of a SL club and you being a fan of a Championship club has anything to do with anything anyway. Does that make your point more valid? It's like them idiot mothers who think just because they have a kid means they know how to look after one more than someone that doesn't.

You don't have kids , do you ?

No, why?

I thought so