: Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:18 pm  

it would have been an ideal opportunity to play one game in dublin.........

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:21 pm  

Fingerposts Finest wrote:

it would have been an ideal opportunity to play one game in dublin.........

Would it? Why!?

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:29 pm  

Fingerposts Finest wrote:

it would have been an ideal opportunity to play one game in dublin.........

Are you kidding?

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:44 pm  

Wellsy13 wrote:

Would it? Why!?

quite simple really, to further encourage the growth and profile of the game in ireland.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:45 pm  

Leyther_Matt wrote:

Are you kidding?

are you thick????

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:45 pm  

Fingerposts Finest wrote:

quite simple really, to further encourage the growth and profile of the game in ireland.

Presume you mean the NZ-Aus game (be crazy to play an England game there) but, still, how exactly would that help? They barely turn out to see Ireland, given the chance, so why would they turn out to see two countries from t'other side of the world?

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:53 pm  

Leyther_Matt wrote:

Presume you mean the NZ-Aus game (be crazy to play an England game there) but, still, how exactly would that help? They barely turn out to see Ireland, given the chance, so why would they turn out to see two countries from t'other side of the world?

for god's sake did you read what i posted???

rugby league in ireland is on the up at present after the world cup, and what better way to capitalise on that by playing a high profile international in dublin.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:51 pm  

Big Graeme wrote:

Oh do follow the thread FFS, we were talking about the London match.

Just in case you are not aware, placed like JJB and Watford have pitches that are designed for dual sports and are harder wearing, there are not that many (if any) in London.

I have followed the thread, but your the one who wasn't specific enough when talking about stadia. And I don't think the pitches will take too much damage from one extra sports game, so I don't think that the idea of pitches not been good enough for two sports is a bit silly

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:45 pm  

Fingerposts Finest wrote:

for god's sake did you read what i posted???

rugby league in ireland is on the up at present after the world cup, and what better way to capitalise on that by playing a high profile international in dublin.

A foreign game with two foreign teams playing is hardly going to capture the imagination of the Irish.

What better way? A game featuring Ireland, probably against England. It would be stupid of the RFL to make England give up home advantage in a tournament like this, same for France. And NZ vs Aus won't draw a 5-figure crowd.

It's a non-starter.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:51 pm  

Why not try and hold a game in the midlands there are 3 ideal venues with big capacities villa park,richo arena ( i think thats how its spelt )and walkers stadium its not far from the heartlands and would be home at a decent time with a mid afternoon kick off.