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I'll play scrum half if you go on the wing. No, wait... |
by Mark Hall
Sky TV roll into Barrow on Thursday night, when the Cumbrians welcome Toulouse Olympique. The Men from Minimes let the game slip away on Saturday night, when their game was played in front of Orange TV cameras, and were soundly beaten by Featherstone Rovers. However, there was also a surprise result in the Barrow game, when they went down to a heavy defeat against a rejuvenated Batley Bulldogs side. Both teams will be looking to get back to winning ways on t'telly.
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| Injuries blight TO defeat |
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It was a bad night for the cousins Wynn in Blagnac on Saturday night. Both suffered injuries which may keep them out for some time and the early departure of Nathan was a major setback for Toulouse. Featherstone took full advantage.
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| 16-man Dragons hold out for win |
An influence, but watch the restarts |
After starting each half sluggishly, the Dragons emerged with both points on offer at Wheldon Road though not until after an almighty arm-wrestle. In front of the Sky cameras, the forwards gave as much as they got and laid the platform for the old one-two of Adam Mogg and Thomas Bosc to pull the strings. Kevin Walters sprung a major surprise by pulling off a very old-school tactic - that of the unused substitute.
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| Rovers will test TO's credentials |
Try 'Dragon' him into touch: Florian Quintilla |
Featherstone Rovers roll into town this week, on the back of a narrow defeat by Barrow in the Northern Rail Cup semi-final. Toulouse, after a makeshift side triumphed over a spirited Batley team in the heat, have had a weeks rest. Their internationals have rejoined the squad after that dismal performance in Paris.
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| Where are we going, exactly? |
Face doesn't fit? |
After the disappointment of Barcelona, it's back to a more traditional type of venue this week away at Castleford, though the old Wheldon Road ground is in about the same condition as the Lluís Companys. Indeed, the sanitary facilities 'darn't Lane' are probably slightly better, which is saying something. The Dragons are unchanged which begs the question 'just what has Kane Bentley done?'
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Something to look forward to |
Greg Bird missed the game in Barcelona as he was due in court for sentencing after being found guilty back in April of wounding his girlfriend with a broken glass. He has received a jail term of up to sixteen months. He was taken into custody but later released on bail pending an appeal.
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| Barcelona in pictures. And video |
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Of course, you can't drag over sixteen thousand Dragons fans to Barcelona and just expect them to go to the game and go home again straight after. Deary me no. The whole of Montjuic Park was packed from quite early in the afternoon until late into the night. It's an impressive space, only spoiled by the absolute dump that is the stadium once you're inside it. It's concrete, crumbling and an absolute hole. No wonder Espanyol are moving out. And that's a shame, because everything else about the venue is bob on.
Our cameras were out in force and here are the results |
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| The game in Spain pours mainly on the pain |
Can't win without him |
All bar 1500 or so of the 18,000+ crowd at Estadí Lluis Companys in Barcelona went home disappointed after a dismal second half saw Warrington leave Super League's first venture into Spain with the league points. With both sides lacking one of their main playmakers, it was Warrington who adapted best and took the spoils, though the party atmosphere was only slightly diluted by the outcome of the game.
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| Dragons spread their wings |
Super League's latest venue |
Super League takes in it's fourth country of the season on Saturday as the game spreads down from France and into Spain. Once home to the Olympics and up until the very near future of Espanyol, it's off to Estadi Lluis Companys where Warrington are the visitors. The club wanted to do this last year, but left it too late for a switch to be practical. Warrington were the intended club last time as well as they usually bring plenty and the same looks likely this time. 20,000 is the aim and the early signs are good. But this isn't just about crowds. There's a game of rugby involved too and we preview it here. |
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| Eating and drinking in Carcassonne - Bar Felix |
Mein host |
by Mark Hall
Previously, our food and drink guides have focused on Perpignan, with good reason. Now we've spread our wings further around south-wetsern France and when we go to cover Toulouse games, we base ourselves in Carcassonne. It's on a cheap flight route and is situated between Perpignan and Toulouse in the heart of rugby league country. And when you're in rugby league country, what you want is a rugby league bar. One such exists and it's Bar Felix.
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| Below strength TO grind out win |
Cooler in the clubhouse |
Even with an 8 o'clock kick off local time, it was still hot and humid at Stade des Minimes for the return match with the Bulldogs from Batley. Over 250 Batley fans made the trip, a credit to a lovely club and directors. Four players on international duty from the home team meant strength in depth was tested.
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