Good Friday 2011, who can ever forget Farrell's last minute try and Michael Maguire falling over backwards on the gantry in excitement.

Keith Senior's try for GB v Australia in 2004 in the 76th minute to win the game. picked up a loose ball and run in from half way. The south stand was literally rocking.

Fantastic atmospheres

I think the world cup must be on to a winner when the only negative comment is the Ref's kit colour. I would imagine the Pink is to avoid colour clashes.

I went to QPR to watch Latics that day and was in a packed Walkabout in Shepherds Bush. Went pretty quiet at that moment

Another World cup thriller

Well done Scotland and Tonga

Shane Hayne made it a seesawing contest with his NRL incompetence , pedantic display.

Tonga are an NRL star packed side without halves or a Kicker.

Italy Tonga will be another cracker , this world cup has surpassed all expectations already.

Loving this comp so far - each game surpasses the last!!!

Real pity that RL is the best kept sporting secret in the UK - if this was soccer or union the nation would be drooling - what do we have to do !!!

It is and we do crave that attention but I wonder sometimes would things be the same if we got it? I wouldn't have swapped that occasion at Rochdale for the world last night. The atmosphere was immense and it was a great opportunity for the community of Rochdale and inparticular the Fijian people to go and experience it. There was a raft of kids there, families there and it was a real party. Give me that over huge, lifeless and soulless football stadiums where supporters only turn up because it's the 'in thing to do' anyday. We also have real players with passion that runs deep, no money grabbing, half ar*ed, fancy Dans like you see on show in the premiership each week.

We have a lot going for the game that a huge influx of money and recognition could damage. Its a fine balancing act I suppose.

Agreed but some respect vice insults (I live in a dyed in the wool union city) would be good

Thought last nights game was the best yet, I also felt Tonga were robbed by the video ref at the death as that was a try for mine.

In relation to the competition itself it is going fantastically well. I think the RFL, have the platform and the level they are pitching it at bang in the money.

No point in getting too ambitious, full stadia is important along with a great product. So far in my opinion we have laid some great foundations on which to build. Rugby League has to be in it for the long haul, a modest yet successful World Cup is another step done the right track.

Looking forward to seeing Anthony Gelling and Eddie Pettybourne in action this evening! Just bought my ticket this morning - who else is going?

Going to the Tonga/Cook Isles match at Leigh next week (I've had me jabs) so looking forward to listening to tonight to see how they perform (not got Sly, so thank F for 5Live).
Sat right at the back of the Pearl Street stand on Monday & the Irish supporters were a bit quiet (with reason), but crackin' atmosphere overall.

Just hope the Yawnion mob don't manage to hijack the weekend though.

Scotland v England in the semi's anyone... at wembley too



ive always liked Danny Brough, ask anyone

Ah yes i remember you saying that to me on more than one occasion .




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will be tough to do that...... got to beat italy and then beat NZ........

If anyone knows of a spare ticket for England V Ireland on Saturday could you give me a shout please. I can now go, but it's sold out.

Managed to blag time off work at the last minute only to find its a sell-out - gutted and pleased at the same time

Got two spare tickets (together) for England v Ireland, Row Z of the usual away end, slap bang behind the posts. Available as a pair.

PM if interested.

Great game & wonderful event!

Damn! As much as I try to dislike the Aussies they go & do stuff like this:
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I went last night and it was fabulous. Gelling went ok, seemed steadier somehow. Eddie will do for me. Impact second row. He even waved to us.

England squad to face Ireland on Saturday.

Carl Ablett (Leeds Rhinos, Hunslet Parkside)

Tom Briscoe (Hull FC, Featherstone Lions)

George Burgess (South Sydney Rabbitohs, Dewsbury Moor)

Thomas Burgess (South Sydney Rabbitohs, Dewsbury Moor)

Rob Burrow (Leeds Rhinos, Featherstone Lions)

Rangi Chase (Castleford Tigers, Dannevirke Tigers)

Leroy Cudjoe (Huddersfield Giants, Newsome Panthers)

Liam Farrell (Wigan Warriors, Wigan St Patricks)

Brett Ferres (Huddersfield Giants, Smawthorne Panthers)

James Graham (Canterbury Bulldog, Blackbrook)

Ryan Hall (Leeds Rhinos, Oulton Raiders)

Chris Hill (Warrington Wolves, New Spring Lions)

Sean O’Loughlin (Wigan Warriors, Wigan St Patricks)

James Roby (St Helens, Blackbrook)

Kevin Sinfield (captain) (Leeds Rhinos, Waterhead)

Sam Tomkins (Wigan Warriors, Wigan St Patricks)

Kallum Watkins (Leeds Rhinos, Latchford Albion)

Ben Westwood (Warrington Wolves, Normanton Knights)

Gareth Widdop (Melbourne Storm, King Cross)

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Whats Micky Mac got to do to get picked? He's owned Roby for 3 years now

I do not think that McNamara ever intends to pick MM, he is only in the squad in case Roby was to get injured, then he would have to pick him so that he wouldn't have to bring another player in.
McNamara's will always go with Roby at halfback for about 55min, then move Sinfield to halfback which would let him bring either Widdop or Burrow in.
If MM was to come on he would find it hard to bring on a half back substitute without making wholesale changes, it is set in stone that Chase and Sinfield play the full 80, regardless of form.

wait itll our long necked friend from over the lump see's that, he will wet himself with the excitement of posting a response!!!

I wouldn't be surprised to see Micky get his chance Vs Fiji in what will be a real physical battle.

On another note Josh had better hope Briscoe doesn't impress (Which shouldnt be too hard Vs Ireland) otherwise he might not get another game in the World Cup.

Barring injuries I think McIlorum and Hardaker may well struggle to get a game this series given their involvement in the drinking incident and the fact both are fringe players. It's a shame though, I think Mclorum would be a handy player to have out there in the opening stages of a test match. I'm undecided on Hardaker, it would be nice to have him in there but that would mean Tomkins to 6 (good) but then dropping one of Widdop or Sinfield. IMO Widdop's not really had a fair crack yet and we need Sinfield for his boot, plus like him or loathe him he has a hell of a lot of experience of leading teams to victory in big games.