Rugby League fans...

[Chilternrides]

I know that there are a handful on here;
England to give the Aussies what for this weekend?
I'm off to Wembley later to support England with all my heart, but I am still looking forward to watching Lockyer, Slater & Inglis do their stuff, which at its best is a treat, but how I would love England's young guys to cut free and take the open game to them...
Despite the bad feeling surrounding Sam Tomkins, let's hope he turns it on.
My only regret is that Rob Burrow is not available.
Gareth Ellis will be Man of the Match I reckon - how's that for sticking your neck out?

Benjy Marshall will have an exhibition session against the Welsh too I'm afraid, which isn't great for the game. Great skills though.

Come on you minorities, give us your thoughts

 

[vernon]

England might win but on the other hand Australia might win with the outside chance of a draw.

 

[Simba]

With the squad Mcnamara has picked we don't stand a chance against the aussies, wish the RFL would hire a coach that can do the job for a change.

 

[wakou]

Am I the only person who loves Rugby Union but cannot watch or see the point of Rugby League?

 

[Dayvo]

Am I the only person who loves Rugby Union but cannot watch or see the point of Rugby League?

I played rugby union (mostly as tighthead, but anywhere in the scrum except hooker) for 20 years or so (mostly in soft Essex) but MUCH prefered watching rugby league.

The skill, ball-handling, fitness and tackling is of a far higher standard than in union, IMO. And it is a lot more entertaining, with the ball being in actual play longer than the 15-man game.

As for today's game, Australia should probably win, as they are the world's no. 1 team, and deservedly so; but a spirited, positive performance from England might just catch the Aussies on the wrong foot.

Enjoy the game, Chilternrides, and if you meet any cocky Aussies, get your revenge in first with the piss-taking.

 

[Simba]

Am I the only person who loves Rugby Union but cannot watch or see the point of Rugby League?

So you prefer kick and clap of yawnion? Union is just dull, all they do is kick it to each other, kick drop goals and penalties.

 

[DiddlyDodds]

Am I the only person who loves Rugby Union but cannot watch or see the point of Rugby League?

Well there is two of us on here that prefer Union, i am not getting into a slanging match on the reasons why one is better then the other but League is for thugs and Union for Gentleman .


"Lights the blue touch paper and stands back"

 

[rich p]

I presume that you're not allowed to like both?

 

[Archie_tect]

England might win but on the other hand Australia might win with the outside chance of a draw.

Well Vern, I think you may just have covered all thE bases there.... you must be an expert.

 

[ianrauk]

I prefer League over Union as it's much more like American Football, which in turn pees all over both Rugby codes.



Lights an even bigger piece of blue touch paper.and runs away.

 

[endoman]

Rugby League is in my blood, settled on settee for the two games, would love England to do it, but it's a huge ask. Sam is something special though, best player in either code at the moment. Let's hope he gets a chance to shine, but the England halves are a worry.

 

[endoman]

Am I the only person who loves Rugby Union but cannot watch or see the point of Rugby League?

Nope there are many like you, clueless is the term.

 

[rich p]

I presume that you're not allowed to like both?

...or neither

 

[Dayvo]

I prefer League over Union as it's much more like American Football, which in turn pees all over both Rugby codes.

And Aussie (no) Rules beats the lot of them hands down for violence action and bloodshed entertainment!

 

[Noodley]

I enjoy League, Union, American Football, Aussie Rules, and probably every other sport with blokes with strangely shaped balls...