Rugby League Outlook by Kevin Finney

The Future of the National League

On Tuesday we finally found out what happens with Super League next year. It is likely that the National League will be two members short. Even if three current NL sides get promoted, then one existing team will be demoted. But what will, and should, happen to next years National League competition?

Swinton Lions - A Fan's View

To finish off the latest Fan’s View section I spoke to the legendary Swinton Lions’ supporter Spelly to get his view, from a team not involved in the process, on what may, and should, happen this coming Tuesday. Watch out for more Fan’s View events coming soon.

Castleford Tigers - A Fan's View

Continuing our fan's view series, I spoke to Pontefract resident Mark Fullilove. Mark, 19, is a customer service assistant and full-time student.

Hull KR - A Fan's View

Today I spoke to Matthew Pearson. Matthew, 18, is a student from Hull. He gives the views of his beloved Hull Kingston Rovers.

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats - A Fan's view

Continuing last week's series I spoke to Landscape Manager Phil Townsend from Wakefield. Phil, 43, is a former WiSCA Chairman.

"Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering*"

The whole “Fan’s View” section has caused quite a lot of reaction across forums from the teams involved. The main reaction I have had, off emails, has been positive. I believe supporters have enjoyed reading the views of other supporters; whether they agree with them is another thing.

Celtic Crusaders - A Fan's View

The fan's view series, which seems to have provoked a little bit of discussion on various fans' forums, continues today. Representing Celtic Crusaders is Andy Burns. Andy is a 41-year-old Project Manager from Newport, South Wales.

Widnes Vikings - A Fan's View

Continuing the theme this week is Widnes Vikings supporter Neil Barker, A 29-year-old sales executive who represents the views of his hometown team.

Salford City Reds - A Fan's View

Following on from yesterday's fan's view, I spoke to Salford City Red's supporter Mike Marsland, a 60-year-old chartered cccountant from Lymm, Cheshire. He gives his reasons why Salford should be in Super League next year.

Leigh Centurions - A Fan's View

Each day this week, I will be speaking to a supporter from each of the clubs seen to be involved in the race for a Super League spot in 2009. Firstly, I spoke to Leigh Centurion’s supporter Michael Norris, a 44-year-old CEO from Wigan working for Micap PLC.

Super League Decision - A Fan's View

I’ve spent the last week talking to supporters from many clubs after my article last week. On Monday, here on www.lasttackle.com, we will be starting a new feature focussing on the fan’s views from some of the contenders in the race for a licence contest. Each day will feature the opinions of a different club. Monday is the turn of the Leigh Centurions supporters. Make sure you log on each day to get the views of the most important part of Rugby League: The fans.

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Stats

Hull K R	vs	Wakefield
Round: 6 Fri 12 Mar 20:00
Wigan	vs	Hull FC
Round: 6 Fri 12 Mar 20:00
St. Helens	vs	Crusaders
Round: 6 Fri 12 Mar 20:00
Warrington	vs	Bradford
Round: 6 Sat 13 Mar 17:30
Catalans	vs	Castleford
Round: 6 Sat 13 Mar 18:30
Harlequins	vs	Salford
Round: 6 Sun 14 Mar 14:00

Hull K R	28 - 24	St Helens
New Craven Park Sun 7th March
Warrington	46 - 12	Crusaders
Halliwell Jones Stadium Sun 7th March
Wakefield	0 - 52	Huddersfield
Belle Vue Sat 6th March
Hull	42 - 22	Castleford
The KC Stadium Fri 5th March
Salford	12 - 24	Catalans
The Willows Fri 5th March
Leeds	62 - 4	Harlequins
Headingley Carnegie Fri 5th March

Pos	Name	P	W	L	Pts
1	Wigan	5	4	1	8
2	Warrington	5	4	1	8
3	Hull FC	5	4	1	8
4	Huddersfield	5	3	2	6
5	Leeds	5	3	2	6
6	St Helens	5	3	2	6
7	Bradford	5	3	2	6
8	Hull K R	5	3	2	6
9	Wakefield	5	3	2	6
10	Crusaders	5	2	3	4
11	Castleford	5	1	4	2
12	Catalans	5	1	4	2
13	Harlequins	5	1	4	2
14	Salford	5	0	5	0

Batley	vs	Halifax
Round: 2 Thu 11 Mar 19:30
Whitehaven	vs	Toulouse
Round: 2 Sat 13 Mar 18:00
Dewsbury	vs	Featherstone
Round: 2 Sun 14 Mar 15:00
Keighley	vs	Leigh
Round: 2 Sun 14 Mar 15:00
Sheffield	vs	Widnes
Round: 2 Sun 14 Mar 15:00
Widnes	vs	Halifax
Round: 3 Thu 18 Mar 19:30

Leigh	20 - 20	Barrow
LSV Thu 25th February
Halifax	32 - 26	Sheffield
The Shay Sun 28th February
Featherstone	36 - 10	Batley
Chris Moyles Stadium Sun 28th February
Widnes	72 - 10	Keighley
Stobart Stadium Sun 28th February
Toulouse	26 - 22	Dewsbury
Sun 28th February
Batley	24 - 34	Halifax
Mount Pleasant Thu 11th March

Pos	Name	P	W	D	L	Pts
1	Halifax	2	2	0	0	6
2	Widnes	1	1	0	0	3
3	Featherstone	1	1	0	0	3
4	Toulouse	1	1	0	0	3
5	Barrow	1	0	1	0	2
6	Leigh	1	0	1	0	2
7	Dewsbury	1	0	0	1	1
8	Sheffield	1	0	0	1	1
9	Batley	2	0	0	2	1
10	Whitehaven	0	0	0	0	0
11	Keighley *	1	0	0	1	-9

Blackpool	vs	Rochdale
Round: 2 Fri 12 Mar 20:00
Hunslet	vs	Oldham
Round: 12 Fri 12 Mar 20:00
Doncaster	vs	S Wales
Round: 2 Sun 14 Mar 15:00
London	vs	Swinton
Round: 2 Sun 14 Mar 15:00
Workington	vs	York
Round: 2 Sun 14 Mar 15:00
Oldham	vs	Blackpool
Round: 3 Sat 20 Mar 15:00

Hunslet	40 - 12	Gateshead
South Leeds Stadium Sun 28th February
Swinton	20 - 38	Oldham
Sedgley Park Sun 28th February
Rochdale	56 - 24	Doncaster
Spotland Stadium Sun 28th February
York	36 - 8	London
Huntington Stadium Sun 28th February
South	22 - 20	Workington
Sun 28th February

Pos	Name	P	W	L	Pts
1	Rochdale	1	1	0	3
2	Hunslet	1	1	0	3
3	York	1	1	0	3
4	Oldham	1	1	0	3
5	South	1	1	0	3
6	Workington	1	0	1	1
7	Blackpool	0	0	0	0
8	Swinton	1	0	1	0
9	London	1	0	1	0
10	Doncaster	1	0	1	0
11	Gateshead	1	0	1	-6

Barrow	vs	Keighley
Round: 4 Wed 10 Mar 18:00
York	vs	London
Round: 4 Wed 10 Mar
Gateshead	vs	Batley
Round: 4 Wed 17 Mar 19:30
Halifax	vs	Hunslet
Round: 4 Sun 21 Mar

York	34 - 12	London
Huntington Stadium Wed 10th March
Barrow	62 - 18	Keighley
Craven Park Wed 10th March
Hunslet	0 - 68	Featherstone
South Leeds Stadium Thu 4th March
Dewsbury	22 - 44	Leigh
Tetley's Stadium Wed 3rd March
Featherstone	56 - 10	Rochdale
Chris Moyles Stadium Tue 23rd February
Oldham	22 - 24	Sheffield
Boundary Park Mon 22nd February

Broncos	vs	Cowboys
Round 1 Fri, 12 Mar 19:35 Suncorp Stadium
Eels	vs	Dragons
Round 1 Fri, 12 Mar 19:35 Parramatta Stadium
Bulldogs	vs	Knights
Round 1 Sat, 13 Mar 17:30 ANZ Stadium
Panthers	vs	Raiders
Round 1 Sat, 13 Mar 19:30 CUA Stadium, Penrith
Sharks	vs	Storm
Round 1 Sat, 13 Mar 19:30 Toyota Stadium
Titans	vs	Warriors
Round 1 Sun, 14 Mar 13:00 Skilled Park

Pos	Name	P	W	D	L	Pts
1	Dragons	0	0	0	0	0
1	Sharks	0	0	0	0	0
1	Wests	0	0	0	0	0
1	Broncos	0	0	0	0	0
1	Bulldogs	0	0	0	0	0
1	Roosters	0	0	0	0	0
1	Rabbitohs	0	0	0	0	0
1	Storm	0	0	0	0	0
1	Cowboys	0	0	0	0	0
1	Panthers	0	0	0	0	0
1	Knights	0	0	0	0	0
1	Sea Eagles	0	0	0	0	0
1	Eels	0	0	0	0	0
1	Raiders	0	0	0	0	0
1	Warriors	0	0	0	0	0
1	Titans	0	0	0	0	0

Broncos	vs	Cowboys
Round 1 Mar 12 5:20pm Suncorp Stadium
Eels	vs	Dragons
Round 1 Mar 12 5:20pm Parramatta Stadium
Bulldogs	vs	Knights
Round 1 Mar 13 3:15pm ANZ Stadium
Panthers	vs	Raiders
Round 1 Mar 13 5:15pm CUA Stadium, Penrith
Sharks	vs	Storm
Round 1 Mar 13 5:15pm Toyota Stadium
Titans	vs	Warriors
Round 1 Mar 14 10:45am Skilled Park