2024 International Footy

[olBj]

Havili coming back on makes a huge difference getting the forwards to run onto the ball.

Yes, I liked how he took a few steps forward and then passed earning first receiver more metres and momentum to team.

 

[Prowsey]

Tonight shows that the international game just needs more games against well-matched countries (talent wise).

But these sorts of round robin tournaments should be saved for the World Cup when a greater amount of time can be dedicated to pool stages and finals.

Instead of this at year’s end, give me a mid season break each year and a 3 games series for each of QLD v NSW, NZ v Tonga, Samoa v England, PNG v Fiji (or similar pairings).

Let the rivalries build over time and elevate into the WC every 4 years.

Would also allow the NRL Grand Final to be the end of the football season each year too (except in WC years). Which I think feels right.

Yep. Agreed.

I’ve been saying something similar for ages.

3 stand alone weekends, with 6 games:
NSW v QLD
Eng/NZ v Tonga/Samoa (the games could rotate each year)
PNG/Cook Islands v France/Fiji (see above)
Women’s SOO

You could even have a “magic round” concept for one of the weeks. Every game played at the same stadium culminating with SOO on the Sunday night.

Pump the shit out of it in promos and it’ll be a success.

 

[Training_The_House_Down]

Davvy Moale just scored, bit nervous when he stayed down for an extended period, seems ok now, looked like ribs or back

 

[Callmack1]

Terrific Tonga deliver knockout blow to Kiwis

A clutch field goal from Isaiya Katoa with four minutes on the clock secured Tonga a dramatic 25-24 victory over the Kiwis.

www.nrl.com

What a freaking game man!!!! I was there last night and it was simply incredible! Not just the awesome game, with the Kiwis coming back from 24-0 down, but the atmosphere was actually electric! I have never experienced anything like that in my life. The passion, noise and respect from the Tongan fans was mind-blowing, it really was.

It was so good that even when the Kiwis were being pumped, I still had a smile on my face when Tonga scored because of their fans. I hope it came through on the TV.

Seriously, you have to get yourself to a Kiwis vs Tonga game in Auckland sometime in your life.

A bit gutted about the result, but Tonga deserved it. Kiwis f**ked it in that first half and then they should have taken a field goal earlier at the end.

Oh well, at least Liva starred!

Really enjoyed being there, it's an amazing showcase of Rugby League.

 

[captainsutto]

Ripping good game, last night

 

[Prowsey]

Terrific Tonga deliver knockout blow to Kiwis

A clutch field goal from Isaiya Katoa with four minutes on the clock secured Tonga a dramatic 25-24 victory over the Kiwis.

www.nrl.com

What a freaking game man!!!! I was there last night and it was simply incredible! Not just the awesome game, with the Kiwis coming back from 24-0 down, but the atmosphere was actually electric! I have never experienced anything like that in my life. The passion, noise and respect from the Tongan fans was mind-blowing, it really was.

It was so good that even when the Kiwis were being pumped, I still had a smile on my face when Tonga scored because of their fans. I hope it came through on the TV.

Seriously, you have to get yourself to a Kiwis vs Tonga game in Auckland sometime in your life.

A bit gutted about the result, but Tonga deserved it. Kiwis f**ked it in that first half and then they should have taken a field goal earlier at the end.

Oh well, at least Liva starred!

Really enjoyed being there, it's an amazing showcase of Rugby League.

It came through loud and clear on the TV so it must have been going off at the game.

Someone mentioned the competing choirs in the stands…sounded wonderful.

 

[bundyrabbit]

I think this final could be closer than expected. Australia are going to seriously miss having Cam out there. He has been a rock in defence and in my opinion, one of, if not, the best player on the field in both games so far.

 

[Training_The_House_Down]

I think this final could be closer than expected. Australia are going to seriously miss having Cam out there. He has been a rock in defence and in my opinion, one of, if not, the best player on the field in both games so far.

Defence will be everything, Australia need to weather the storm & come home with a wet sail
Tongas best bet might be trying to leave a bit in the tank, try to keep their energy levels on an even keel & not gas towards the end of games like they have

 

[Pplspoet]

Fingers crossed for a quality final.

 

[Rabbits21]

 

[maximustruthus]

For International Rugby I hope Tonga gets up, all this talk about a new team in Perth, NZ or PNG, better off having a pacific island team based in Tonga or Samoa.