It's great to be able to say that a team that nobody expected to be in with a shout, will be going through to the Final after the weekend. I'm not particularly bothered which team wins, as I don't follow either team, but I have seen some good things by both teams/clubs this year.

I'ts fine, the internet doesn't close until 1am Wednesday.

I think we could have filled a 15 k stadium for this but least it's on Terrestrial tv for those that miss out.

Nice of you to think Leeds might beat Warrington but I can't see it happening.

Some positive news... where's the catch ? !

When did selling out a 12000 stadium for a cup semi final become something to shout about? Is that how far the game has slumped in recent years?

Don't suppose the other game has sold out yet?

For 2 teams with a relatively low crowd base. When money is tight for a lot of people. Considering we've come to expect around a 12k crowd for 2 of the big 4 playing each other.

I think it's worthy of praise.

How many times! Optimism and congratulations are not allowed here!

I won't warn you again...

Sorry!

The RFL are a bunch of corrupt, inept, thick barstewards who don't know a thing about rugby league! They're always out to get my club and the whole sport is bent and completely inept! I could do far far better on my own because I'm so wonderful and amazing and incredibly smart!




That better?

Historically Cas and Widnes have reasonably sized fan bases. In the 90s you'd have expected them to muster the best part of 10k each for a game such as this. Decline in general interest in the sport or in the Challenge Cup specifically?

I would agree in the present context it's a good outcome to have the stadium sold out though.

Whilst it's good to see the game sold out, I don't think it's worthy of press releases from the RFL etc. If it was a bigger stadium then fair enough however I don't think 12000 for a semi final is anything to go overboard with.

Better to sell out a 12,000er than complain about empty seats in a 20,000 + ground surely ??