I think it will be staying put. The beauty of Manchester is that it is local for supporters, but can still be classed as taking the game to terra incogita. They did a good job putting posters around Manchester for it, I would be interested to hear how many people from Manchester went who haven't been to a game before.

The Whit Bank Holiday weekend is perfect for it too. I know there were other clashes such as the European Cup Final, Monaco Grand Prix and Test cricket, but you're never likely to get a completely free ride in the schedules, and those clashes are better than having it on a Premier League football or Six Nations RU weekend.



I thought the decision to have it as the season opener in Cardiff two years ago was an incredibly poor one - the only advantage being that the stadium would guarantee no games would be lost to the February weather, but freezing in South Wales is hardly inspiring for fans of a so called summer sport. Having it on a Bank Holiday that has thankfully turned out to be sunny in the North West for the last two years was an excellent call.

Wonder how the pitch held up? bet it was in surprisingly good nick.

The weekend was perfect as was the venue, the weather, the way it was organised and of course our result.



Well Done to the RFL









Eitihad Stadium on the 2nd Bank Holiday in May every time.

Totally agree FB, plus being the second closest team to the ground is a massive help.

I must agree a great weekend of outstanding top sport! We loved almost every minute. The only bit of down-side was the Bradford performance, I didn’t think they would win, just that they would have given much more of a challenge; not wishing to take owt away from Huddersfield.

Any twitter whores on here?

Any player reactions to the weekend tweets?

Myler, Atkins and Briers said they loved it. Mylers interview after the game can be seen on SLTV and he commented on our fan base, can just about hear the interview we we're making that much noise!

Myler has also posted the video of the fans singing the Monaghan song at half time! https://twitter.com/RichieMyler

Myler has also posted the video of the fans singing the Monaghan song at half time! https://twitter.com/RichieMyler

Looked absolutely fantastic, the RFL pulled up a spectacular weekend, the weather seemed to agree, there's the atmosphere that we've been looking for. Manchester brings the best out of Rugby League. What a weekend!!!

@RichardMathers:

Best bank holidays are spent with my girls in the sun... Result was awful, fans great, great reception from wire faithful... Brilliant magic

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