Difference is there are probably players born in those countries playing for this countries......the IRB ensure funding is available for them and assists with development.........Japan hosted the AB's last night.......when did the roos last play a developing nation?

I was moderating on another international league forum during the last world cup, and we very quickly had to take a zero tolerance policy on union trolls during the world cup, because nothing threatens them more than us being successful at what they consider to be 'their thing' - just saying.

Scream louder bitch

Hmm, says more about you than any other post I think!

Gutterfax - The smoke and mirrors are gone

It's a strange one with GF, he must have some passion for RL or it's been the biggest waste of anyone's life trolling on the internet. But he is going a step (or five) further on the RLWC.

We can't stop there. This must be seen as the beginning. We have to carry on building up international competition in the game.

The highest score line margin up to the France V NZ game was 18 - games you describe as "sensational".
The highest score line margin from France v NZ onwards is 48 - games you describe as a "complete and utter embarrassment". I have a number of queries:

1. At what exact score line margin does a game change from "sensational" to " a complete and utter embarrassment"?

2. Why that particular score line margin?

3. Does this just apply to RL?

4. If not - I'll then be able to see which category this weekends 54 - 6 Japan V NZ RU game falls into.
And if you would be so kind as to provide the score line cut off point for football, I'll also be able to check which category Norwich v Man City falls into.

5. If this does only apply to RL - why?

So let me get this right, you believe if Ireland had some Irish born players in the team that got mullerd by Australia it wouldn't kill the game over there, but as they don't a big score against them will? Ffs you talk some bollox!

Oh Saddened. I thought you were better than that!
I'm disappointed in you.

Saddened is a shocking old troll. Get thee back to the saints board and moan about wellens, lad.

As for those who genuine worry about mismatches : if you genuinely approach any sport's World Cup as an equal competition, then you're mental. If you approach it as a festival of sport in which only a few can win, but many can demonstrate their endeavour, then there's nothing better. I'm loving the smaller games between the exotic sides. I don't give a that they get mullahs by the big 3. And nor does anyone sensible.

Watched the US of A beat Wales earlier and just watching Scotland v Italy on telly. So engrossed. This tournament has really shocked me. I thought it would be blah blah blah up to the semi finals (Eng v NZ) (Aus v a Pacific Is team). But no, i'm rushing home from work, downing the kitchen tools and i'm glued to the set. Whatever your opinions of team make ups, grandparent rules and all that bollax - one thing is for certain - if you love Rugby League you'll surely love what's happened so far??? I'd almost forgotten about my double header Wembley SF tickets on the mantelpiece.

Put the politics and club wranglings with the RFL to one side and just watch this fantastic tournament unfold.

................ and now I've just seen an outstanding try by Scotland, started by Brough and finished by Helliwell. As fine a try as you'd ever want to see. Brilliant.

If anyone is critical of any of the games so far in this world cup then please go and watch another sport.

This is RUGBY LEAGUE.

This game is far too advanced for you.

This is the game where TRIES are scored.

"THE GREATEST GAME ON EARTH"

hello maths genius....





...fair enough. We're both working on the assumption that there is anything to kill in the first place.

As for the trolling accusations, I deal in reality and sometimes, when reality is seen by the insecure, they call it trolling.....I want the game to flourish and genuinely believe that it will not under this administration.....but I am happy to applaud most of the crowds to date.

I was of the same opinion pre tournament, but it has been a well organised festival of all that is good about RL, well done the RFL ( yes I know

) ,the fullish stadiums despite some nasty weather has shown the game in a good light, hopefully it will continue to the final