That must be a record crowd for League One.

It is more than Salford, Huddersfield, Wakefield and Widnes average.

It is but shouldnt expect any less. First game in Toronto and sold 5k season tickets.

Nonetheless it is still impressive, Salford, Huddersfield, Wakefield and Widnes would love to sell 5k season tickets. The challenge will be to keep people coming back, hopefully they don't get bored of the non competitive one sided games, I certainly have given up watching them for this season.

That's an excellent effort, a number that all League 1, Championship and some SL Clubs would be very happy with.
What are Toronto doing to help the locals understand the game and its heritage.
Do they have any type of RL for beginners stuff going on, to explain how the game is played, rules and reffing decisions ?
Again, a fantastic effort with the crowd and we wont really know too much about their credentials until they are in the Middle 8's, perhaps at the end of next season.

I missed the game. Does anyone have any links to some highlights?

[url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0jstNaG2OtE02cG7875TwNot yet but it will show up on their YT page[/url.

Short term one sided games in favour of Toronto with a bit of biff will probably be entertaining for the locals.

I'm with you though. Toronto are hard to watch with their tactics they are a very niggly team. They remind me of certain amateur teams who use bullying tactics against physically weaker teams. Of course it's always been part of the game but yesterday there was umpteen times they didn't need to get involved but they seemed intent on starting trouble.

This is what happens when you sign the likes of Ryan Bailey.

Paul Rowley is the main reason, but I'd agree, Bailey sure does contribute to this.

Great crowd! I hope they can keep it up. It would be great to see them continue to build and earn a place in Super League. Love Canada as a country, great people. Toronto is a lovely city to visit. Getting Canadian interest in Rugby League can only be good news.

Find it a bit strange the BBC haven't yet reported on it seeing as it's one of the biggest moments for the game since introducing 6 tackles. They're quick enough to report on women's cricket.
Especially as they ran a report basically saying it wouldn't be a success a few weeks ago.

Emmitt should get a lengthy ban. Bad advert.

Spot on these thugs coached by Rowley tried everything to physically hurt the Salford players and their methods were there for anyone to see yesterday. Awful.

here's how the [url=http://www.torontosun.com/2017/05/06/wolfpack-runs-away-with-win-in-home-openertoronto sun[/url saw it

and also in the [url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/2017/05/06/rugby-leagues-wolfpack-win-game-fights-fans.htmlstar[/url

no report in the globe and mail yet but the preview features the following quote which is brilliant and a perfect way to describe the game. i might use this myself

"Rugby league’s tool box contains both a sledge hammer and a delicate paint brush. "

"Churlish" is how the reporter here describes the game lethbridgeherald.com/sports/nati ... -home-win/ report used from the canadian press. Some attendees drove 60 miles to the game ( from Guelph)

"Churlish" is how the reporter here describes the game lethbridgeherald.com/sports/nati ... -home-win/ report used from the canadian press. Some attendees drove 60 miles to the game ( from Guelph)

Some of Rowleys quotes could have been from his Leigh reign 2 and 3 years ago.

"You can only get punched so many times"

"That's what you get when you mix amateurs with pros"

Arrogance anyone?

They're also quick enough to report on Bromwich & Proctor. 3 articles in 3 days on those two morons on the main BBC page.

I repeat myself, but this could be the start of something big in North America for Rugby League, but its early days

There's a long, long way to go yet, but what they've achieved so far has been very impressive.

Their marketing has been unbelievable and puts many (if not all) SL clubs to shame. They've set up great business deals, especially the deal with Air Transat.

There's a huge amount SL clubs can learn from the way Toronto are doing things away from the pitch.

Ive never seen an RL teams record described as 6-0-0 or 2-3-0 before as they do in American sports. I like it.

No way, the day I hear someone from the UK describe their team as having a "5 and Oh season" I will promptly headbutt the nearest wall. Repeatedly

If it helps sell the game over there and allows them to understand the game, then, why not ?
Dont hit the wall too hard

That was my thoughts too. I'm not trying to be anti-BBC or moaning about the media but if some cycling or gymnastics had had such a potentially game changing event happen I am be certain their would be a correspondent there. Clearly we still have a long way to go as I don't think Toronto vs Oxford could be further from the M62 stereotype that we keep being told holds us back with sponsorship and TV deals.