Its well into the world cup and the main topic of discussion before we got started was the Wigan-Saints game, and this was with a couple of guys who don't normally watch it.

A great advert for the game, atmosphere, intensity, skill, drama and biff; OK it was not SOO but would be nice to have more games at this kind of level.

Same happened when I got in this morning, walked into the middle of a conversation between an Man Utd and Man City fan, both talking about the Rugby League. Belting!

Also, did that player for Ivory Coast make it through the night? Hope he's okay, poor little soul.

It was. Big crowds and great games are what we need more of, if this happens the media won't ignore us forever.

Ah Swinton V London Skolars

The Hull derby is the best derby in the world don't you know

Barry McKenzie didn't watch this game but I've just checked the score and a 24-26 result points to some pretty ordinary defence by both sides

Then you're not really in a position to contribute anything to this thread, are you?

I shall watch (or sky+) boots n all later.

I dont think it will change the score though

This is a typical aussie view.

Aussies view on the Pryce try- "poor defence there from the young english winger"

Greg Inligs scores the same try - "Greggy Inglis with a stormer down the left side, what a player"

To get back on topic, Wigans defence was poor for the Wellens try but I thought both defences were good expecially saints, we suffered on our own line though.

Defences were open towards the end of the game, but it was such a tough, fast game in boiling weather it's no wonder.

spot on!

Boiling weather???!!

What time did this kick off?? About 5pm???

In England??


I bet it wasn't more than 20 deg!

Just because your countries situated about half a mile from the surface of the sun doesn't mean we wern't hot! There was no smog up north to keep the sun off yesterday!