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Post by welshmagpie on Sept 14, 2008 8:03:42 GMT 10
Rob and Mike were born in Wales. Met up with Rob quite a few times at the Uni world cup in brissy WHAT Born in leeds i heard! |
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Post by rhino on Sept 14, 2008 11:21:23 GMT 10
Well he told me Wales.
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Post by welshmagpie on Sept 15, 2008 0:00:07 GMT 10
aww fair enough, i wont knock that mate. I'll take your word for it. |
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Post by jim on Sept 27, 2008 14:34:13 GMT 10
Wales Rugby League sign major kit dealWales Rugby League has agreed a significant kit and team-wear deal with international company Samurai Sportswear. The three year deal will see the Welsh international squad wear the newly designed shirt for the first time against England in the Gillette Fusion International in Doncaster on Friday 10 October. The shirt features the three colours that make up the Welsh flag together with black and features more green and white then previous kits. Mark Rowley, Wales Rugby League Chairman: “This is a big step for Welsh Rugby league to be going into partnership with Samurai as they have a rapidly expanding list of partners and we are keen to work together to promote the new shirt in Wales. “The new shirt is a unique design and we are sure it will prove popular with the Welsh public. Simon, Damian, Michelle and the team at Samurai have been great to work with and we have been extremely impressed with their expertise and professionalism.” Simon Hodgkinson, Sales Director Samurai Sportswear: “We are delighted to be producing the new Wales international shirt. Rugby League has a strong tradition in Wales and the sport is on the up in the country with the Crusaders getting into the engage Super League and the amateur game flourishing. Our retailers have already reacted very positively to the new shirt design and we are sure it will be very popular.” As part of the new deal all the Wales representative junior and amateur teams will all be kitted out in the Samurai Sportswear specially designed team-wear. The new shirt will be priced £44.99 and will be in shops in time for Christmas along with a wide range of Wales Rugby League merchandise. Wales Coach John Dixon, who was appointed to the role in June, will name his 19 man squad to face England on Tuesday. With the recent retirements of established internationals such as Iestyn Harris and Lee Briers, coach Dixon is expected to name a number of locally produced players for the game against England. Tickets for the Gillette Fusion International between England and Wales at Doncaster’s Keepmoat Stadium start from £10 for adults and £5 for concessions. To purchase tickets, please call 0871 226 1313 or visit www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk
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Post by Ryan N on Sept 27, 2008 14:38:39 GMT 10
It's amazing. At least Wales will look good.
I'm keen to maybe try and get back some interest with RLBA, how about you Jim? Might be going to Bali next year so yeah, that could be something to aim for. But you kn ow I'm think maybe Rugby League Development Board (RLDB) which incorporates a lot of different areas. I think I have you on MSN Messenger I'll talk to ya about it.
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Post by jim on Sept 27, 2008 17:28:08 GMT 10
It's amazing. At least Wales will look good. yeh it's pretty good, atleast people in Wales will know it's the RL jersey, might have a look at buying one. I'm keen to maybe try and get back some interest with RLBA, how about you Jim? Might be going to Bali next year so yeah, that could be something to aim for. But you kn ow I'm think maybe Rugby League Development Board (RLDB) which incorporates a lot of different areas. I think I have you on MSN Messenger I'll talk to ya about it. yeh sweet, I'll talk to you about it next time I'm on MSN. |
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Post by jim on Oct 1, 2008 12:10:42 GMT 10
Welsh Rugby League coach John Dixon has included seven Celtic Crusaders players in 18-man squad for his first ever match in charge of the national side.
Wales face England in a one-off friendly match at Doncaster’s Keepmoat Stadium on Friday 10th October.
The squad contains a blend of youth and experience as Wales look to build for the future.
There are four possible debutants for Wales, Geraint Davies, Lee Williams, Ben Flower, who play for the Celtic Crusaders, and also Rhys Williams who is on the books with Warrington.
Davies has been in the Crusaders’ first team squad for all three years of their existence and starred in their first ever game. He was in the Welsh training squad last year but failed to gain selection by then coach Martin Hall.
Lee Williams has also been with the Crusaders for three years but has played for their successful Colts side throughout 2008 and was their top try scorer this season.
Flower has been a Welsh success story this year. Formerly with Cardiff Demons academy, the 20-year old is in his first season in professional rugby league. He started 2008 with the Colts side but is now a first team regular.
Probably the most surprising name in the squad is that of 18 year-old Rhys Williams. Williams who hails from Rhyl Coasters in North Wales was the star performer for the Wales under 18s who won the European Under 18 Championships in Prague in September.
There are five Super League players in the Wales side – David Mills for Hull Kingston Rovers, Dave Halley, Craig Kopzack and Matt James from Bradford Bulls and Andy Bracek from Warrington Wolves.
Leigh Centurions’ Ian Watson is Wales’ most experienced player. Making his debut in 1995 in Wales’ 92-4 win over USA in Philadelphia, he will win his 22nd cap on Friday week if selected, just six behind all time Welsh record holder Jim Sullivan.
The squad will go into camp this Sunday and train in Wales until Thursday when they will travel to Yorkshire for the match on Friday.
Name - Club - Caps - Tries - Goals - Points
Andy Bracek - Warrington Wolves - 2 - 0 - 0 - 0
Geraint Davies - Celtic Crusaders - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0
Ben Flower - Celtic Crusaders - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0
Damien Gibson - Halifax - 17 - 8 - 0 - 32
Dave Halley - Bradford Bulls - 3 - 2 - 0 - 8
Aled James - Celtic Crusaders - 7 - 1 - 0 - 4
Jordan James - Celtic Crusaders - 12 - 3 - 0 - 12
Matt James - Bradford Bulls - 3 - 1 - 0 - 4
Craig Kopzcak - Bradford Bulls - 3 - 1 - 0 - 4
Mark Lennon - Celtic Crusaders - 12 - 2 - 13 - 34
David Mills © - Hull Kingston Rovers - 7 - 0 - 0 - 0
Sean Penkywicz - Halifax - 3 - 1 - 0 - 4
Robert Roberts - Oldham - 8 - 2 - 0 - 8
Bryn Powell - Dewsbury Rams - 6 - 3 - 0 - 12
Ian Watson - Leigh Centurions - 21 - 5 - 1 - 22
Ian Webster - Celtic Crusaders - 3 - 0 - 0 - 0
Lee Williams - Celtic Crusaders - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0
Rhys Williams - Warrington Wolves - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0
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Post by jim on Oct 1, 2008 14:05:23 GMT 10
Name - Club - Caps - Tries - Goals - PointsAndy Bracek - Warrington Wolves - 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 Geraint Davies - Celtic Crusaders - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Ben Flower - Celtic Crusaders - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Damien Gibson - Halifax - 17 - 8 - 0 - 32 Dave Halley - Bradford Bulls - 3 - 2 - 0 - 8 Aled James - Celtic Crusaders - 7 - 1 - 0 - 4 Jordan James - Celtic Crusaders - 12 - 3 - 0 - 12 Matt James - Bradford Bulls - 3 - 1 - 0 - 4 Craig Kopzcak - Bradford Bulls - 3 - 1 - 0 - 4 Mark Lennon - Celtic Crusaders - 12 - 2 - 13 - 34 David Mills © - Hull Kingston Rovers - 7 - 0 - 0 - 0 Sean Penkywicz - Halifax - 3 - 1 - 0 - 4 Robert Roberts - Oldham - 8 - 2 - 0 - 8 Bryn Powell - Dewsbury Rams - 6 - 3 - 0 - 12 Ian Watson - Leigh Centurions - 21 - 5 - 1 - 22 Ian Webster - Celtic Crusaders - 3 - 0 - 0 - 0 Lee Williams - Celtic Crusaders - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rhys Williams - Warrington Wolves - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 So from that squad I'm assuming something like this 1. Dave Halley 2. Damien Gibson 3. Lee Williams 4. Mark Lennon 5. Bryn Powell 6. Ian Webster 7. Ian Watson 8. David Mills 9. Sean Penkywicz 10. Jordan James 11. Andy Bracek 12. Rob Roberts 13. Geraint Davies 14. Aled James 15. Craig Kopzcak 16. Ben Flower 17. Matt James 18. Rhys Williams Decent side, better than I expected TBH. |
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Post by welshymagpie on Oct 2, 2008 3:42:50 GMT 10
Tbh we could put out another 5/6 better quality players ahead of that 18, if they were fit. But im glad JD's put faith in the local lads... even though ones from North Wales lol.
nah Lennon will be in the halves jim.
1 - Halley
2- Powell
3 - L. Williams
4 - A. James
5 - Gibson
6 - Lennon
7 - Watson
8 - Mills
9 - Penkywicz
10 - Kopczak
11 - Bracek
12 - Flower
13 - Roberts
14 - Webster
15 - M. James
16 - J. James
17 - G.Davies
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Post by Marv on Oct 2, 2008 17:44:07 GMT 10
good to see the 4 local lads in the squad but looking at that squad its gonna be a tough old night for wales.
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Post by jim on Oct 2, 2008 21:05:20 GMT 10
According to a post on TRL 6000 tickets sold already, well alot of free-bees aswell so I use the term "sold" loosely. I think 8/9k is achievable based on this.
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Post by Druzik on Oct 2, 2008 21:19:23 GMT 10
good to see the 4 local lads in the squad but looking at that squad its gonna be a tough old night for wales. Some familiar naems we met last year, hey Marv |
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Post by Marv on Oct 2, 2008 21:48:49 GMT 10
According to a post on TRL 6000 tickets sold already, well alot of free-bees aswell so I use the term "sold" loosely. I think 8/9k is achievable based on this. Really, I heard it was only 1,300, 8/9k on a friday night for a televised England B V the worst side Wales have put out in years would be an unbelivable crowd. I think 5k would be a good crowd myself |
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Post by Marv on Oct 2, 2008 21:50:51 GMT 10
Some familiar naems we met last year, hey Marv yeah defo, allthough it is a different looking side from then, good to see Gibbo get another call up after his good season with Halifax, top bloke. |
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Post by jim on Oct 2, 2008 23:57:39 GMT 10
According to a post on TRL 6000 tickets sold already, well alot of free-bees aswell so I use the term "sold" loosely. I think 8/9k is achievable based on this. Really, I heard it was only 1,300, 8/9k on a friday night for a televised England B V the worst side Wales have put out in years would be an unbelivable crowd. I think 5k would be a good crowd myself 2k sold, 4k given away so yeh not that manyn sold, why not give away tickets I say? give away 7,000 tickets just to get some more people there, they're not going to sell anyway so... |
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