Wouldn't bet against Russian teams being involved in the Challenge Cup soon given how they have a professional domestic comp which is probably of a higher standard than everything barring Guiness Premiership, Magners League, Top 14 and Super 10(Italy).

Oh absolutely, but in the words of a former Stoke City manager (Alan Durban?) whose side were berated for shutting up shop and grinding out a goalless draw at Highbury, "if you want entertainment, go watch the circus".

Sport at the elite level is a results business.

True and union internationals at Twickers etc are always going to sell out or go close.
I'd have been worried if I were a club chairman.

Going to watch my first ever Union game on Sunday, Leeds v Sale(I think) I hope I can get into the game and am not bored but I doubt it as I cant seem to watch a full game even on the t.v.

At least its a freebie

That bad is it
I think its open to all season ticket hoders from both last year and next so they must be desperate.
Do you reckon we can sit/stand wherever we want?

I will give it a go anyway unless its raining when I set off or something else better comes up