9th August 3pm at the shay.

We are no doubt playing well , but in the real world I think the odds of qualifying are stacked against us, though I do think we can win around 3 games and upset a couple of teams dreams.

That's a tough start but will give us some pointers for the next games, I think Widnes will finish top with possibly KR next, depending on how they go in the cup, ifthey get to the final it will be a tough few weeks for them.

UTFAX

Id like to think we will win but im really nervous already!

LOL - if we win 3 games, we'll almost certainly be in the "million pound" game.

The Widnes pack isnt too cracky, I think if we can get on top of their pack we have a chance.

Hull Kingston Rovers ‏@hullkr_online 1 hr1 hour ago
EXCLUSIVE: Our first home #Super8s fixture will be against @Halifax_RLFC. (Sunday 16 Aug at 3 pm) Full fixture list to be revealed at 10:15am

The piece on the Halifax site says next Sunday, which I make 2nd August, but the tweet on the same site says 9th. Confused.com

its been sorted now if u check back

Best possible start. We don't want to be playing Widnes at home in match 5 if we aren't doing so well as the crowd may be dire. This way the anticipation on day one should make it a good attendance.

Awful opening fixtures as we face the two toughest opponents straight up.

Was hoping for Sheffield first as it's our best chance of a win and to face Hull KR & Widnes the last two so we could spring a shock as they'll likely be qualified by then. We'd then be looking at winning one of Dulls, Leigh, Wakey & Salford to get that 3rd win and hopefully 5th spot !!

I guess there's mixed opinions



In any event - we're in the top four. We're in (in my opinion) the most exciting competition of the three super 8 comps. What a time to be alive!!

Ourselves and Sheffield have been screwed in these fixtures. Have a look at the games which we would class as winnable and see who they play the week before. We were going to be doing it tough anyway but it just got a lot harder.

Not really, pal. It's designed to give clubs who finish higher an advantage. We've already gained quite a bit, compared to clubs in Divs 1 and 2½, just by starting on zero points. We're talking about winning three games to get in the Million Pound Game. Dons are talking about winning three games and still not getting off the bottom.

Happy that there are no Friday night games looking fwd to a couple of days out at Wakey,Donny & Cod land with the esteemed Beer guides Mr&Mrs Hudd-Shay

Happy with the fixtures - Would rather kick off with the so called toughies and Widnes at home is better than playing away on the plastic. What a last game if we had to go to the hole in the ground and need a win !!!!

I see that the TV games in middle 8 are Saturday 3pm kick off. If there is any scope for teams to request a change I would suggest they do.
The football season will be well underway by then and will have an impact on attendances.
Salford aren't the best supported team and I'm sure many of their fans will be City or United followers. I can't see them bringing many to The Shay on Saturday 5th September.
Although that weekend is Euro Qualifiers so no top flight football.
However I know numerous loyal HX RLFC followers who are involved with amateur football and rugby and a Saturday 3pm kick off would rule them out.
Cue now everyone replying about how rugby league was traditionally a Saturday 3pm sport.
I personally think Saturday early evening would be a good kick off time for the TV games.
But I fully understand you can't please all the people all the time.

The early Sat evening would clash with the live football on Sky, I guess as they can't show a game at 3 pm on. Saturday it's a chance to have some live sport on since they lost the Yawnion.

Not a fan of Saturday rugby at all.I've only got a hour to get to Wakey as town are at home that day too.Neil and his coach passengers need to be aware of this too.

I'm O.K. for the Hull game but some wheeling and dealing is in order to get to Wakey and the Eagles game.

Traditionally very true, but so far this season despite how bobbins we've been we've travelled in pretty good numbers. I think its because people find it easier to get to away games. You're probably looking at between 500-1000 travelling fans

2k at Warrington
1.1k at Huddersfield
1.5k at Leigh in the cup
800 at Widnes

I personally cannot wait for a Saturday 3pm kick off away in Halifax

Bobbins?

It's over the hill speak for cr*p!

As bobbins as you've been I hope you bring plenty, and you'll all be very welcome.

Personally I'm not bothered in what order we play the other teams in the 8's, after all we have to play everyone once,maybe we won't get promoted and realistically it would be very hard , but I feel we are capable of beating at least 2 maybe 3 teams,and upsetting some fans dreams,bring it on .