what happens if england win a game and the exiles win a game? Does it go to a 3rd series or is the title just shared.

Just shared as there is no 3rd game.

It's settled by a fight.

Extra Time maybe?

Away points?

(Or maybe just points difference...). Tied up on that too I assume they've a contingency to tie it or play golden point. Don't think they've stated anything though.

Probably because the RFL didn't believe McNamara could fluke his way to a win.

a draw in a series usually means the holders keep the trophy

Likely outcome is nobody cares. Shocking game.

Wouldn't be surprised if Leuluai's injury kills off the concept in future years, a key international player (Not England, but still one of the top players in the league) injured in a meaningless game.

After 2 games? Injuries are part and parcel of the game.

add the low crowd, flat atmosphere also.

Seriously gutted for leuluai. Hope it is weeks rather than months.

it wouldnt surprise me if clubs start requesting that their players sit the game out.

Leuluai won't be bitter however, which is all that matters.

It would shock me and it would be a disgrace. What next, keeping the players from leaving their house in case they trip over a kerb? If the players are happy to play, which I am sure they are, then that is sufficient.

I wonder if any of the exiles will be able to break into the England squad this year?

Dureau looks a good call but sadly he can only be French



As for injuries, what would we have for this weekend instead, players being injured in pointless league games?

In all seriousness, looking forward to this match in good conditions, the Exiles look like they could play if they could keep hold, would unleash Tomkins etc. Roll on the 4th.

An awful game with no intensity or skill. England may have won but they were very poor in most areas and the Exiles looked like the strangers that they are and most of them couldnt care less about the game. It looked like 2 mid table Super League teams playing against each other and any of the top SL teams would beat either England or the Exiles by 30 points at least.

TBH the exiles looked just what they were a bunch of players that have been thrown together at the last minute.
If they are going to take this seriously then the exiles need to carry a far bigger squad and need to have get togethers in the same way that England do.
As an example McDonnell looked like a fish out of water but when he only knew he was playing yesterday is that really of any real suprise?

Can we end this embarrassing farce yet?

Don't be such a drama queen.

Were any of these moaning ^&*&^ actually paying attention to the weather the game was played in?

Seriously?

and revert back to games against France and Wales?

In a meaningful international weather would have no bearing on intensity.

It would mean a low quality game but not low intensity.

What we saw tonight was the equivalent of two mid table SL sides facing each other.

Generous.

Goulding and McIlorum would have lit up the arena.