Keep it, just move it further South closer to all the clubs. As already suggested, East Anglia or as an alternative, how about Midlands Magic?

2 at the Ricoh Arena, 2 at Walkers Stadium, 2 at St Andrews and 1 at Molineux?

People wouldn't have to worry about accommodation as it's near enough to the Heartlands but also within driving distance for more fans from Wales, more fans from London and also probably easier for Catalans fans to get to?

Just got back, but I only went to the saturday games and didnt stay in Edinburgh
It was a fantastic day, atmosphere great, banter with different clubs fans and there wasnt a gap in the entertainment for over eight hours, amazed at how few attended
all that for £15 - excellent!

I think it will probably have to be held in one stadium or at the most two that are in very close proximity due to the cost of renting stadia and the problems of moving fans that want to see all the games between different venues. I agree though that the event should be brought to a location that is in between the northern clubs and the expansion clubs. This would also allow the fans in RLC areas to be attracted to attend the event. Cardiff would be my preference.

Just realised, I missed out one - Villa Park.

The only problem is that these are football stadiums and some may be involved in final matches at home. Although, they could be decided mid-June when football fixtures come out.

Villa Park and St Andrews would be superb.

I like this idea a lot

Exactly,,,,if you like the odd pint or 3,,,,forget Dublin,,,unless you have got bottomless pockets!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There are two ways to look at it.

Do the RFL succumb to Steve McNamara, the England coach, (and the rest of the SL bosses for that matter) and scrap the 27th game of the season. Then, for the first time in only God knows how long, the regular season fixture list will be FAIR. Can't believe they get away with it to be honest. There is a free weekend in the calendar for an international with France, or whoever, and the players remain that little bit fresher.

Or, do the RFL persist with taking it around the UK in search of raising (much-needed) funds. Forget all this spreading the game rubbish, I bet very little of the crowd over the 2 days were unconverted Scots. If the RFL choose this option, it undoubtedly needs revamping.

In my opinion, it would be more appealing if it was to be a Challenge Cup bank holiday. Perhaps the quarter-finals, all on one day, or one on an evening and the other three the following day. This would also solve the fixture list problem and help McCormack's cause as England boss.

I reckon you could convert more people further South than North. Plus, those that have relocated South are more likely to get more mates that are not League fans to come along and enjoy the atmosphere. You only have to look at Crusaders' impact in Wrexham to see the potential rewards. Taking seven Super League games to within closer distance of the Heartlands but still enough to delve into Union territory could provide the impetus. Especially if football fans see just how entertaining and cheaper the game is compared to their prices. 7 games for £25 is a synch and I bet many football fans would take it up.

When did that happen?

McCormack? I dread to think



I think the downfall of the current event is that there are too many teams involved and too many games - it's almost as if we're saying that one or two big games can't take place without being supported by all the other clubs as well.

It's certainly a 'Super League idea' if such a thing existed (even if the majority of clubs don't appear to be in favour of it any more) and I don't want the Challenge Cup to degenerate in to summat that has to be billed as the 'Wacky Races', but I can certainly see the virtues in having the Cup semi finals as a double header. Would mean a slight alteration to the calendar though, bringing them slightly earlier in to the season as the current three week gap between the semi's and the final is far too short IMHO.

It has been widely mentioned that there were only around 20k tickets sold . How come it was announced tonight that there were over 50k attended the games ? Were they counting the clicks on the toilet doors ?

It wouldn't work in many other sports ,particularly football .
Can you imagine the kicking off there would be if you got all the Prem League fans in one location ?
Yes there are always going to be problems between opposing fans of any sport , but our sport's followers do seem to be able to interract on a social level without resorting to violence .

Dunno how much I would trust those reports, even a well known RL writer couldn't come up with a source for his rumours.

One person attending both days equals two on the attendance figures, similar to how season ticket holders are counted as attended at every game they go to rather than just once.