I would say it was a success the teams battled it out and crowd wasnt the shocker that was predicted.

Keep it going but play it on a Saturday/Sunday have a free super league weekend and play Wales v Ireland and France v Scotland on the same weekend or as even a triple header.

Sadly, some people just like to try and put dampers on things - Usually the same people that claim "the RFL do nothing"

And on a thread titled 'Only 6,500 tickets sold for tonight'.

Good solid crowd.

Weird atmosphere though. I thought the game was a very good watch, but it was strange with the crowd being so flat which made it seem a bit awkward!

Until Sam got the ball.

Don't care if Headingly was sold out.......this is the NATIONAL team.........sub 20k is a disgrace. People wonder why RL gets less publicity than the other lot.......anyone know the last crowd for England v the Barbarians at Union?

Yes. We discussed it on the union thread. More folk turned up but events on the pitch were decidedly more boring than tonight.

38,680

Not the point though. thread was started to discuss attendance at the game.........I only suggested that playing it London next year would get a bigger gate....but there were more tries in the baba's game now you mention it

Did you watch the Barbarians game? I did and it was gash. As union folk keep telling me, it's not all about tries.
The thread started with someone stating/hoping there would be 6,500 on. There were actually more than double that amount there tonight.

Crikey...think about all those threads next year from peeps complaining they couldn't get served in their local Walkabout as all their bar staff were at the game!!

Not a bad idea, how about instead though:

A dedicated weekend -
Ireland v Scotland
Wales v France double header at Wrexham

and

Yorkshire v Lancashire (made up of those not in the England squad but must contain primarily young players)
England v Exiles double header

Only a thought.

Good turnout, the below should achieve 20k next year if the below is done properly, then possibly think about a move to a three game series

bad pricing

great crowd

looks like the RFL will make made good money from it

a stand alone weekend is preferble but the crowd and scoreline suggest a success

warrington or wigan next year

Warrington?

Dunno why, when there'll be a shiny new ground with greater capacity at St. Helens.

Your right about Warrington.

Only a dum would suggest moving it to a staduim with a lower capacity than last nights attendence.

A bit like the dumb booty who doesn't know that the capacity at the HJ will be increased later this year.

Only thing i'd do is move it to a Wednesday night. All in all I think it's been a success.

RU is a truly national sport at its highest level, its a poor comparison to make. I have been in Twickers when there has been 50,000 for the annual Navy v Army game, what would RL equivilent get, perhaps a few hundred.

I salute those who went, but with the games on Sunday as well it became a bit too costly, especially those fans that are having to travel both days.

What's it getting increased to? A few hundred more than last nights attendence?

Great planning.

Agreed. Really enjoyed the game, lets hope it's over here next year (Lancashire). That way it should stop the mindless, moronic, bile spitting chavs from booing their own players.

Yes, it is great planning. Increase your ground size, then see if you can fill it. If you can, then increase it again.

Good success IMO, and credit to the RFL's marketing team (for once!) for creating the Exiles name, image and hype.

Would like to see it given its own weekend next year, and I think it'd be a good fixture for Saints new ground to host.