Hardyman's Yugo
If Hull isn’t taking him he could always go to Hell or Halifax instead
wallacenz
Salford remind me of the Warriors, not great at either end of the field
When I see Loloheia playing in Salford it tells me how important a huge pack is in league, he can look like a superstar with Tonga where you have probably the best pack in league currently but with this average pack he looks mediocre
Nice comeback after a poor start on the back of a bad penalty count from Salford, not very Warriorlike
When I see Loloheia playing in Salford it tells me how important a huge pack is in league, he can look like a superstar with Tonga where you have probably the best pack in league currently but with this average pack he looks mediocre
Nice comeback after a poor start on the back of a bad penalty count from Salford, not very Warriorlike
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Wigan Warrior
Not sure how Wigan lost that game but we have been pretty poor so far. George Burgess looks nothing like an NRL player.
Hardyman's Yugo
He must be either injured or plain disinterested. As you say, looks nowhere near NRL class atm
Wigan Warrior
Sam Burgess said pre season that he has never seen him so fit which is a worry.
We have the same issue as last season in that our pack is too young to front up for 80 minutes and the bigger clubs will run over us like Salford did in the 2nd half. We will probably be top 4 but that says more about the standard of the comp really.
pbrown01123
Contributor
Super League to ask players to take season-long pay cut in fight for survival
All 12 Super League clubs are in the process of putting together season-long pay-cut proposals to help keep teams afloat
The sting is in the last sentence.....
The Guardian also understands that clubs have collectively agreed to take a stand of solidarity against any player who tries to launch legal proceedings as a result of the cuts being proposed, effectively agreeing not to sign the player should they become a free agent in the future.
wizards rage
Blackballing players could lead to legal action later on?Super League to ask players to take season-long pay cut in fight for survival
All 12 Super League clubs are in the process of putting together season-long pay-cut proposals to help keep teams afloatwww.theguardian.com
The sting is in the last sentence.....
The Guardian also understands that clubs have collectively agreed to take a stand of solidarity against any player who tries to launch legal proceedings as a result of the cuts being proposed, effectively agreeing not to sign the player should they become a free agent in the future.
pbrown01123
Contributor
Hardyman's Yugo
Or them leaving for rah rah when sponsorship for that picks up again
Hardyman's Yugo
Rugby league in England will receive £16m in government loans to help it recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Rugby Football League (RFL) chief executive Ralph Rimmer asked for assistance after the suspension of the game on 16 March.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said the government had intervened "to protect an entire sport".
England is set to host the World Cup in 2021.
Eighteen English venues, predominantly in the north, are scheduled to stage games during the tournament, which runs from 23 October and 27 November, with the men's and women's finals scheduled for Old Trafford.
The sport is seen as a special case because of its social value in mainly northern communities and the risk of it being wiped out.
"Rugby league is not a wealthy sport. But it is rich in the things that matter most - outstanding sporting and life chances in often disadvantaged communities," said Rimmer.
"This support enables the sport to survive, to reshape, to be ready to restart in this our 125th year and to look to a home World Cup."
Rugby league was created in Huddersfield in August 1895 when northern clubs broke away from the Rugby Football Union over the issue of payments to players, before switching to a 13-man code in 1906.
"The effects of lockdown genuinely threatened the survival of our clubs at all levels and their ability to continue delivering positive social and economic impact," said Rimmer.
"The RFL is grateful to the government for understanding and acting.
"In these very tough times for the country and huge demands, this is confirmation of why rugby league is important and the sport's significant social impact in northern communities in particular."
England hope to go one better in the World Cup next year after losing to Australia in the 2017 final
All England-based Super League and second- and third-tier clubs, many of whom have charitable programmes helping people in their areas during the pandemic, will be entitled to apply for money from the government fund.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said: "This is a massive shot in the arm to secure the survival of rugby league.
"We recognise that many RFL clubs operate on very tight financial margins. Without their ability to stage matches with spectators and despite the government's extensive economic package, the professional game has come very close to collapsing.
"Sports across the board are facing unprecedented pressures. In rugby league's case, we are intervening as an exception to protect an entire sport, the community it supports, the World Cup and its legacy for generations to come."
Analysis
Rugby league correspondent Dave Woods
This government intervention will come as a huge relief to every club, from Super League down to League One.
But this is a temporary fix to stabilise the sport. The game is still a long way from being out of the woods.
The £16m will have to be spread wisely because tough times lie ahead. And it is unlikely that recent wage cuts right across rugby league's players and staff will be reversed any time soon.
The RFL - in this current period of co-operation between all the clubs and the central body - have an intimate knowledge of each club's business model and current financial state. So it should be distributed as fairly as possible to hopefully ensure short-term survival for all.
No-one has yet made the decision to cancel any of the big events planned for the next few months - Challenge Cup final, Grand Final and Ashes series.
But common sense would suggest that those big paydays, or even week-to-week league matches at all levels, are unlikely to happen in front of paying customers this side of 2021.
So the financial woes will stretch into next year at the very earliest.
There will be some concern that the money has been given as a loan, which seems a huge mortgage for the game to carry forward into the future. But the terms of this loan are such that that should not be a burden.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/52493621
Rugby Football League (RFL) chief executive Ralph Rimmer asked for assistance after the suspension of the game on 16 March.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said the government had intervened "to protect an entire sport".
England is set to host the World Cup in 2021.
Eighteen English venues, predominantly in the north, are scheduled to stage games during the tournament, which runs from 23 October and 27 November, with the men's and women's finals scheduled for Old Trafford.
The sport is seen as a special case because of its social value in mainly northern communities and the risk of it being wiped out.
"Rugby league is not a wealthy sport. But it is rich in the things that matter most - outstanding sporting and life chances in often disadvantaged communities," said Rimmer.
"This support enables the sport to survive, to reshape, to be ready to restart in this our 125th year and to look to a home World Cup."
- Rugby league is more than a sport'
- 'Rugby league will bounce back after coronavirus'
Rugby league was created in Huddersfield in August 1895 when northern clubs broke away from the Rugby Football Union over the issue of payments to players, before switching to a 13-man code in 1906.
"The effects of lockdown genuinely threatened the survival of our clubs at all levels and their ability to continue delivering positive social and economic impact," said Rimmer.
"The RFL is grateful to the government for understanding and acting.
"In these very tough times for the country and huge demands, this is confirmation of why rugby league is important and the sport's significant social impact in northern communities in particular."
England hope to go one better in the World Cup next year after losing to Australia in the 2017 final
All England-based Super League and second- and third-tier clubs, many of whom have charitable programmes helping people in their areas during the pandemic, will be entitled to apply for money from the government fund.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said: "This is a massive shot in the arm to secure the survival of rugby league.
"We recognise that many RFL clubs operate on very tight financial margins. Without their ability to stage matches with spectators and despite the government's extensive economic package, the professional game has come very close to collapsing.
"Sports across the board are facing unprecedented pressures. In rugby league's case, we are intervening as an exception to protect an entire sport, the community it supports, the World Cup and its legacy for generations to come."
Analysis
Rugby league correspondent Dave Woods
This government intervention will come as a huge relief to every club, from Super League down to League One.
But this is a temporary fix to stabilise the sport. The game is still a long way from being out of the woods.
The £16m will have to be spread wisely because tough times lie ahead. And it is unlikely that recent wage cuts right across rugby league's players and staff will be reversed any time soon.
The RFL - in this current period of co-operation between all the clubs and the central body - have an intimate knowledge of each club's business model and current financial state. So it should be distributed as fairly as possible to hopefully ensure short-term survival for all.
No-one has yet made the decision to cancel any of the big events planned for the next few months - Challenge Cup final, Grand Final and Ashes series.
But common sense would suggest that those big paydays, or even week-to-week league matches at all levels, are unlikely to happen in front of paying customers this side of 2021.
So the financial woes will stretch into next year at the very earliest.
There will be some concern that the money has been given as a loan, which seems a huge mortgage for the game to carry forward into the future. But the terms of this loan are such that that should not be a burden.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/52493621
mtsmart
I would say the Ashes series is in jeopardy. I believe the three tests are scheduled for November, and if the restarted NRL season goes as planned the Grand Final is to be played in November. Of course, the test matches dates could be moved further down the calender to accomodate the NRL GF, but not sure how the players who would be picked for the Kangaroos to contest the Ashes would feel about playing more rugby potentionally into December.
Hardyman's Yugo
I’d be amazed if the test matches were played tbh. They need spectators and there won’t be any until we get a vaccine
Defence
Thought they were looking at bringing back the exiles in place of the ashes this year?
Hardyman's Yugo
Inglis has signed for Warrington for 2021
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/sport/amp/rugby-league/52726288
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/sport/amp/rugby-league/52726288
Hardyman's Yugo
Toronto can’t fulfil their fixtures so are pulling out of ESL. More news about their future to follow
https://www.rugby-league.com/article/56914/statement--toronto-wolfpack
https://www.rugby-league.com/article/56914/statement--toronto-wolfpack
Swanley
playdaball
Heritage Member
Toronto- what a shame. Hopefully they’re back next season if things are back to ‘normal’
wizards rage
Talk of SBW returning to the NRL and possibly the Roosters.
If he is allowed to sign for the Roosters, I will not watch another game of league...
If he is allowed to sign for the Roosters, I will not watch another game of league...
Hardyman's Yugo
He looked absolutely pedestrian whenever I saw him play. Way best his peak imho
Hardyman's Yugo
Super League results since the restart last week
https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/competitions/super-league/results
https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/competitions/super-league/results
