: Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:14 pm  

Clearwing wrote:

Maybe, although this would set a dangerous precedent if it meant that away fans could ensure their team's progress by orchestrating a ruck.

But in this case thats not applicable as the scores were very close IIRC

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:27 pm  

DoubleAone wrote:

But in this case thats not applicable as the scores were very close IIRC

True - although I wasn't implying that either set of fans kicked off for this reason at this particular game. The point I intended making was that the RFL are highly unlikely to boot out Donny for failing to police their ground properly.

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:31 pm  

Clearwing wrote:

True - although I wasn't implying that either set of fans kicked off for this reason at this particular game. The point I intended making was that the RFL are highly unlikely to boot out Donny for failing to police their ground properly.

Even though its part of their license ?

(I agree though, its highly unlikely for the RFL to do anything too costly against one of its members)

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:01 pm  

The result will stand !

Can you believe it ? With 19 mins left to play ?

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:14 pm  

http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/09/03/11/RUGBYL_Cup.html Not surprising really as its in accordance with the rules of abandoned games - by three minutes. Its also a neat way to close the matter quickly without punishing the playing teams, but this comment suggests that there are still some organisational matters to address... The RFL board have referred the matter to the League's compliance department for them to conduct a full investigation into the incident, which is rare in rugby league.

http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/09/03/11/RUGBYL_Cup.html Not surprising really as its in accordance with the rules of abandoned games - by three minutes. Its also a neat way to close the matter quickly without punishing the playing teams, but this comment suggests that there are still some organisational matters to address... The RFL board have referred the matter to the League's compliance department for them to conduct a full investigation into the incident, which is rare in rugby league.

: Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:50 pm  

McLaren_Field wrote: http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/09/03/11/RUGBYL_Cup.html The RFL board have referred the matter to the League's compliance department for them to conduct a full investigation into the incident, which is rare in rugby league.... What's rare? The violence, or a the idea of a "full" investigation into something wrong with Rugby League?

McLaren_Field wrote: http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/09/03/11/RUGBYL_Cup.html The RFL board have referred the matter to the League's compliance department for them to conduct a full investigation into the incident, which is rare in rugby league.... What's rare? The violence, or a the idea of a "full" investigation into something wrong with Rugby League?

: Thu Mar 12, 2009 1:03 pm  

Doncaster allowed through to ensure a better gate in next round
Hull play illegal player, Queens fans accused of fighting - nothing to do with the players.

The RFL are driven by money, nothing else

: Thu Mar 12, 2009 1:09 pm  

loinertillidie wrote:

What's rare? The violence, or a the idea of a "full" investigation into something wrong with Rugby League?

Don't know, I didn't write it

: Thu Mar 12, 2009 1:10 pm  

antoine wrote:

Doncaster allowed through to ensure a better gate in next round

Thats right, Doncaster vs Gateshead could break the 600 mark.

: Thu Mar 12, 2009 1:17 pm  

McLaren_Field wrote:

Thats right, Doncaster vs Gateshead could break the 600 mark.

And whats the odds on leeds playing away in Tyneside in the next round?