Is this a 'working class' boys play League, the rest play Union type of thing ? If it is then it seems to be a pretty efficient way of alienating all of them.

I don't know what the next step up is from 'massive' but whatever it is, multiply it by 10 and you'll have a rough idea of the number of boys that play Rugby Union. Whatever you may think, Rugby League is up against it down here and by appearing to target 'working class' boys over everyone else it will make it even harder, if not impossible.

Why don't they just give real professional opportunities to anyone who wants to take the game up ?

Sounds interesting. I must go and find a local women's match to watch.


Not as dangerous as Hurling I would think. They whirl their clubs round at head height and I don't think there are any restrictions on the height that your allowed to hit the ball at, unlike hockey. Not knocking hockey though, just comparing.

no height restriction on the ball height in hockey either!

I agree with you

I don't think quins should move from their location either, for the same reasons you mention.

I think though Skolars would be good being in stratford, makes a more local team for us over here (and I know I'm not the only one supporting RL north and east of the river.) because the Olympic site will be so easily accessible its silly. Plus all the reasons you mention (Rivalry, Anti-Unionists etc)

Please keep Irish politics out of the forum.Thank You

......how touching that you suggest no anti-unionist politics but regret as a 'rock chopper' that this is not very PC.