As John Kear referred to England as Great Britain on multiple occasions throughout the commentary I think they can be forgiven. Justin Morgan also announced the game was being played in the evening.

Agree with the comment on the Aussie's interviewing well – Inglis even said that the Kiwis are world champions (“[url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/8335988.stmwe did play the world champs last week and were lucky enough to get a draw[/url”). This I think is the first time I've heard an Australian acknowledge this fact.

[url=http://www.leaguehq.com.au/news/lhqnews/how-the-poms-can-win/2009/10/30/1256835150440.htmlCompared[/url with this:

“Some” great results being the mother of all understatements. In the last four years Australia have only won one major tournament. And that was in golden point injury time.

Maybe it says something about the attitudes of those who play the game and those who write about it.

I see Sky replay graphics were used

No they're not. A team that's had Welsh, Scottish and Irish players in it is obviously not England.

My only major issue with the BBC is their awful timing of replays and close-ups of the coaches. It's ridiculous to be replaying a tackle when play is ongoing.

I agree.On Aus TV they do the same but the replay is quick as a flash so the viewer doesn't miss much.

I think the RFL missed a great opportunity. Live on BBC it should have been played in London. That, from previous history, would have attracted a much bigger crowd and ensured all the national press sent decent journalists. Also we have a history of beating Oz first time out in London.

only just had time to read some of these posts today due to work, maybe you would like to include billy slater along with the beeb as he referred england as gb after last weeks aus v nz game

Yeah, coz she practiced directing the Ozzie and UK national anthems for a Lithuania vs Angola match. You do know she's a comedian, right?

The coverage was utter rubbish by the BBC IMO.

Sky should show all rugby league but the problem with that is not everyone sky so it's bit unfair.

You dont watch Sky coverage then???

The match production was done by Sky yesterday with the BBC taking their pictures so Sky were to blame for your complaints.

Again, hardly a revelation.

Their record stands up to any comparison.

And unlike the Ohll Blecks, they haven't choked when it counted (much!) over the last 30 years...

Name me one Irish, Scottish or Welsh player who has played for GB in the last 10 years besides Brian Carney. And i'm talking proper Irish, Scottish & Welsh a la Jonathan Davies.

The answer is none. Players may have played for Ireland, Scotland or Wales but this is only on heritage and when they were younger and couldn't get into the England/GB team.

If Englands is NOT the same as GB how can there be a Euro Nations tournament when GB are in the Tri-Nations with England A Ireland, Scotland & Wales competing?

GB is and was England and Vice-versa. It doesn't matter really what we're called this year, it is essentially the same thing.

Your choice of a 10 year timeframe appears completely arbitrary.

GB has had many players of Scottish, Welsh and Irish heritage throughout its history.

Scotsman Dave Valentine was the first GB captain to lift the RLWC - as but one example...