England vs Tonga test series confirmed for 2023 : Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:16 am  

https://www.intrl.sport/news/history-ma ... on-series/ Great news

https://www.intrl.sport/news/history-ma ... on-series/ Great news

Re: England vs Tonga test series confirmed for 2023 : Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:53 am  

Good news, shame they didn't play the hudds game in either Newcastle or London, but great to have a 3 game series at the end of the season to look forward to!

Re: England vs Tonga test series confirmed for 2023 : Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:01 am  

I can understand the choice of venue. A test series against a team that isn't NZ or Australia isn't a proven draw, so they've probably gone with heartland venues for that reason.

Re: England vs Tonga test series confirmed for 2023 : Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:16 pm  

Jack Burton wrote:

I can understand the choice of venue. A test series against a team that isn't NZ or Australia isn't a proven draw, so they've probably gone with heartland venues for that reason.

Saints and Leeds make perfecr sense as they are slightly smaller grounds and RL diehard territory but the town of Huddersfield isnt interested in RL, id have taken that game to a smaller ground in London, maybe Brentford or Fulham (new stand just about completed)

Re: England vs Tonga test series confirmed for 2023 : Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:36 pm  

UllFC wrote:

Saints and Leeds make perfecr sense as they are slightly smaller grounds and RL diehard territory but the town of Huddersfield isnt interested in RL, id have taken that game to a smaller ground in London, maybe Brentford or Fulham (new stand just about completed)

I’d argue that Newcastle deserve it to be fair. After hosting Magic Weekends, WC games and test matches. Could easy be a sellout if marketed right.

I hope it’s a big success both on the field and financially. Hopefully we return the favour next season and maybe have a tri nations series with Tonga and Samoa.