All that is best in Rugby league has been on display in this World Cup, from the raw enthusiasm of the smaller countries upwards. Just hope that the game has gained some converts - Lord knows it could do with them.

Gutted about NZ last minute try though.

Four nations down under next year. GB tour down under in 2015. Four nations in England 2016. World Cup down under 2017.

The tournament has been great but there'll be no meaningful international on these shores for three years.

I did not realise that there was a four nations tournament !!! looking at wiki it was last held in England in 2011 I dont remember that but I suppose I have only have only been following Rugby League properly 2 years ago. I am a bit concerned about player burntout when will they have time to recuperate ? their season will end in middle to end of November but would need to report back to there teams for pre season training in early January

Early January ? Eagles preseason started when Tubbs got back from Limerick.

Just been reading some facts and figures and they claim 35-40% of tickets were sold to postcodes outside of the northern heartlands. I'm not sure if Sheffield is included in the heartlands or not ? But it's all got to be positive for the domestic game. Hopefully it will add to the buzz that the Owlerton move already seems to have created.

Just to put this to bed - I've watched it a few times now and no, he absolutely wasn't in touch.