New Zealand 2 will deal a massive blow to NZ rugby

[AdelaideSharky]

Yeah that was a crazy period, seemingly kicked off by Kipper Gallagher and Frano Botica. The league convert backline in that era was class, could nearly form an all AB one aside from halfback and would need to put Gallagher back to his earlier position of centre - Brett Iti, Frano, Inga, Schuster, Gallagher, Innes, Ridge.

A few years before that Mark Brooke-Cowden an AB flanker went to league along with Emosi Koloto the Tongan born number 8 who went close tot the ABs.

Hell, even Eion Crossan blagged himself a first grade career.

The only thing Crossan ever did in league was being the leading pointscorer for Souths in 1992.

No idea what John Lang saw in him for us to sign him two years later.

 

[Dark Corner]

The one that follows Wigan RL and orrell RU clubs?

Yes.

 

[Mother Nature's Son]

Nrl and super rugby got pretty similar aggregate ratings last year

Of course more high ratings content is valuable for sky

Anybody saying sky nz tv deal going down is just ignorant or trolling

Meanwhile more and more kiwis are coming around

Bloke I work with, 21 year old plays front-row in our local Group 3 competition, went down to the GF, told me that he`s been to heaps of Origins but the GF was next level for atmosphere, that`s a big call, but he`s no bull-shitter.

 

[warriors 95]

Yes.

Remember watching it as a kid when it first aired on itv I think.

I'm sure it'll be on YouTube as everything else is.

I'll have a look.

 

[warriors 95]

It's in 6 parts.

Up and Under - Episode 6

Friday 29th May 1992 - 9:30pm BBC TWOEpisode 6 - Up for the Cup. For the fifth year in a row Wigan have reached the final of the Rugby League Challenge Cup a...

youtu.be

 

[Wb1234]

Bloke I work with, 21 year old plays front-row in our local Group 3 competition, went down to the GF, told me that he`s been to heaps of Origins but the GF was next level for atmosphere, that`s a big call, but he`s no bull-shitter.

Been to both it’s the same imo

At Suncorp origin is another level however

 

[Vee]

Ah the Paul bros- speaking of ones that got away from the Warriors, letting them go was a tragedy, especially as we got ‘payday’ players like Betts and Platt in return…

Henry Paul was my greatest Kiwi regret, 2nd only to Mark Graham imo. Would have loved to see him in top level footy.

As an aside, what do people think was his best position? He starred at hooker, lock, 5/8, centre and fullback. Could have handled half-back as well imo.

 

[warriors 95]

Henry Paul was my greatest Kiwi regret, 2nd only to Mark Graham imo. Would have loved to see him in top level footy.

As an aside, what do people think was his best position? He starred at hooker, lock, 5/8, centre and fullback. Could have handled half-back as well imo.

When he was in his early 20's at Wigan he played fullback, centre and standoff and from what I remember he played hooker and bench utility as did Robbie for the Kiwis and was a standout and real handful especially against aussie.

In his early years Henry had a great side step and balance and seemed to just slalom and glide past players in super league.

 

[Wb1234]

When he was in his early 20's at Wigan he played fullback, centre and standoff and from what I remember he played hooker and bench utility as did Robbie for the Kiwis and was a standout and real handful especially against aussie.

In his early years Henry had a great side step and balance and seemed to just slalom and glide past players in super league.

Oi standoff is a very unique term lol

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Does league ban its juniors from playing union.

Had league ever given lifetime bans for playing union

Do league schools ban the playing of union

No to all three