According to the HDM nobody knows whats going on regarding the WCC.Theres even the possibility we could play in Aus if we are even in it. www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-fc- ... story.html I wouldnt be suprised if it goes back to just been a one off game.

According to the HDM nobody knows whats going on regarding the WCC.Theres even the possibility we could play in Aus if we are even in it. www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-fc- ... story.html I wouldnt be suprised if it goes back to just been a one off game.

Given what else the HDM mentions regarding the potential fixture congestion, it might be a good thing not having to take on an Aussie team. As much as I would love to see it I wouldn't want it to derail our league/cup campaign.

I've not seen the article, but couldn't it be structured so we catch up the game we missed in the weekend of the challenge cup round, the round where only the 9th-12th SL clubs join?

The HDM mentions that the league is going to probably start a week later due to an England training camp. But the Grand Final won't be a week later because of the World Cup. It also says that there may be a mid season international. These will mean we face short turn arounds like at Easter on at least two additional games. Three if there's a WCC fixture too.



And let's not forget that the RFL have to approve when such fixtures get played and who knows what they will say. I recall they blocked us playing a league fixture the other year on WCC weekend and we ended up having to play midweek later on in the year.

I hope we're not in it. Looks like a trip half way around the world for a pasting and short turnaround to the start of what will be a long hard season

Agreed, would be good if it were here, but would be too disruptive to play it there.

Soooo...silly Wigan are now obliged to play a WCC game in the UK, meaning their pre arranged fane with Brusbane may not go ahead. Wonder what the odds are of us cancelling our 9 day pre season camp to Spain and jetting off to the Suncorp are! Perhaps might even have to fly out our 1st super league opponents too

The word in the Aus RL media is that Sharks V Wigan will be played in Sydney.

m.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/37606262

m.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/37606262

bit of a blow really for some I guess c.newsnow.co.uk/A/854638682?-4338:2393:0

bit of a blow really for some I guess c.newsnow.co.uk/A/854638682?-4338:2393:0

Quote The Dentist Wilf="The Dentist Wilf"bit of a blow really for some I guess c.newsnow.co.uk/A/854638682?-4338:2393:0'" Would have been nice to have and a memorable game for us, but I don't think its the money spinner some think it is...you have to pay a fee up front to cover the Aussie teams travel and hotel costs, then add in the cost of renting the KC and I think you'd get a bit of a profit but not massive money.

Quote The Dentist Wilf="The Dentist Wilf"bit of a blow really for some I guess c.newsnow.co.uk/A/854638682?-4338:2393:0'" Would have been nice to have and a memorable game for us, but I don't think its the money spinner some think it is...you have to pay a fee up front to cover the Aussie teams travel and hotel costs, then add in the cost of renting the KC and I think you'd get a bit of a profit but not massive money.

Last seasons competitors claimed it was around £150,000