If it wasn't a world cup year then I would perhaps agree, but they just don't have the time to delay by that much. The season will start with no crowds, hopefully it won't be long before they are allowed back though.

World cup wont go ahead imo

Looking like a two week delay to the start of the season which pushes it back to the end of March.

Unfortunately he looks like Tarzan plays like Jane, if Fash was built like Masi he would be a international. Would love Masi to realise how big he actually is and start to physically impose himself in games.

It seems that was a rumour last week but it is something that will be discussed though I would imagine its something that is regularly monitored and discussed anyway. Though the Magic weekend looks like being cancelled for this season which to be honest I think should've been shelved this season anyway.

Interesting report praising the sport for its efforts in response to the pandemic rlhttps://www.rugby-league.com/article/57547/praise-for-rugby-leagues-pandemic-responserl

...... just a snip .....

Wigan
Saints
Warrington
Leeds
Hull FC
Huddersfield
Castleford
Rovers
Catalans
Salford
Leigh
Wakefield

Doesn't seem a lot given the community impact both at pro level and lower down the ranks.

There are 34 English professional clubs: 11 in Super League (the 12th club Catalans Dragons being French), 12 in Championship (the 13th and 14th clubs being non-English with Toronto Wolfpack being Canadian and Toulouse Olympique being French) and 11 in League 1. The economic impact of the professional part in the English professional clubs is extrapolated at
round £71m. The economic impact of their foundations is extrapolated at around £10.5m.Eventually, the economic impact of the English professional clubs (professional + foundation) is extrapolated at around £81.5m"

Interesting that the economic importance of the two SL clubs chosen shows that Hull FC have 17 staff and Warrington have 141, presuming our deficit is due to staff not directly employed due to our stadium arrangements.

Your selections made me wonder how the inclusion of Inglis will influence how people think regards warrington's chances, it could be their year ... famous last words!

https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/super-le ... ion-36238/ I don't know who Trev Smith is, but maybe a Wakey fan.

https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/super-le ... ion-36238/ I don't know who Trev Smith is, but maybe a Wakey fan.

Rovers first 17 has improved over last season but if they get any injuries they'll be screwed as they have no depth at all

Doesn't it give opportunities for their youngsters to step up and get game time though. Whilst they might not get results if they have injuries/suspensions, does not the longer term benefits of youngsters getting valuable top level playing time benefit?
There's also I think, no relegation this season, so might as well blood youngsters instead of playing partially fit 1st XVII that ends up with longer term injury issues.

Don't recall seeing confirmation of no relegation?

Quote: 48756c6c20 524c4643 " There's also I think, no relegation this season, so might as well blood youngsters instead of playing partially fit 1st XVII that ends up with longer term injury issues.'" https://www.totalrl.com/elstone-confirm ... -for-2021/ May be changed - who knows?

Quote: 48756c6c20 524c4643 " There's also I think, no relegation this season, so might as well blood youngsters instead of playing partially fit 1st XVII that ends up with longer term injury issues.'" https://www.totalrl.com/elstone-confirm ... -for-2021/ May be changed - who knows?