i would also like to make a vague and unprovable statement in support of some clubs and a sly dig at others. It is important others disagree on here for some reason

though I would like to ask what part of the name 'local derby' indicates it needs to be in the same City? surely just, well, local should do?

hey leeds vs hunslet is the same city

hearing "old faithfull" being sung by everyone in the pub beforehand

then hearing the bay at one end of rovers fans singing "stayin up"

and after the game everyone walked from the ground side by side

being sat next to a crazy FC fan going off at paul cooke

watching paul cooke kick a goal from the sideline after the crowd were giving him heaqs and him staring down our whole bay full of FC fans when he got the kick

BRILLIANT

Just for the record... Cookie's first game for Rovers was against Huddersfield

However, his 2nd game was against Hull (at Cardiff)

It's obviously between Wigan v Saints and Hull FC v Hull KR.

The Hull derby is good and popular, but the Wigan/Saints derby has been played at the top level for a long period of time and still serves up top crowds. Part of the Hull derby's novelty will eventually wear off with some fans after both clubs have played at the top level for a long period of time.

Only then can the derbies be compared IMO.

Have to agree...

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Isn't the SL attendance record still held by Wigan v Saints?

Taking nothing away from that crowd for a friendly - absolutely terrific attendance, well done to both clubs.

Think it is, due to segragation and unreserved tickets, they can never get the full capcity at the KC against Rovers, think at least 2 of the derbies at the KC have sold, the first sold out it days, think it could have been over 30K if the ground was big enough.

Whats the point in this thread anyway as you have said as RL fans we should be pleased with this crowd, I would love every game in RL to be sold out, the more people that watch out great game the better.

The best derby in SL is .........




.........simple, the one that involves your team.

Comparing derby games is pointless, every fans derby game is the best in their eyes and that’s how it should be.

Was that the one when HKR thrashed Hull & the scoreboard went on the blink for some reason? I remember that game - it was a superb display of rugby from HKR & a great way for them to confirm their SL status. But if I remember right the poignancy of the Cooke factor was that it was his first game back at the KC Stadium after signing for Rovers rather than his first game (or derby) for HKR.

What's all this long period of time business, you obviously aren't old enough to remember when Fc and Rovers were the top two teams in the league and, I may add, when they were both in a lower league they were attracting crowds at least the size or even bigger than a large percentage of super league clubs.......... so there ! lol

Weren't they also runners-up for the Clive Sullivan Trophy ?

Clearly no one has been to a Salford-Warrington "derby" at the Willows then? Quite clearly the top rivalry in RL. Class ground, top footy, and a huge gathering of people watching.. dog turd in the back alleys, onions in your hot chocolate.. What more could you ask for on a good Friday?

I cant wait for this year's trip... I've heard they are bringing back the old tannoy system which simulates crowd cheering.

oooooohhh goosebumps down your spine stuff!!

just for your info, there was actually a game called rugby league before the superleague era. hull and rovers played in one or two of those games