RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP 2017

GAME ON GROUP B : New Zealand v Tonga - Sat - 04:00:00

GENERAL CHAT ABOUT THE GAME, BUILD UP, THE ACTION AS IT HAPPENS AND AFTERMATH BELOW.

Just a heads up for those still unaware, Premier Sports have REMOVED the live broadcast of this match from their scheduling.
The game will no longer be shown live - making a mockery of their tagline 'every WC game shown live' - and will now be shown later in the day at 11:30am instead. Note that this is after several other games have been shown, during which you are more than likely to have the result of this match spoiled for you.

So yeah, cheers Premier for delaying what is probably the most mouth-watering tie out of the entire group stages of the world cup.

Damn, this is arguably the tie of the group phase.

Only option is to tape all the games and start with the re run of the NZ - Tonga match, they will certainly mention that game in the following matches. Poor stuff form Premier, wonder if this points to them possibly losing NRL rights down the line as I don't think anything has been announced yet for next season has it?

I just have the smarts not to mention the result - I'm sure they will though

Still showing as being shown live on my planner, guide and premier sports website

The schedule on the premier sports website shows football on Saturday morning from 3am to 5am. Ironically, New Zealand are playing in that game too

Its changed after looking at website again, but sky guide still showing 3.30am live! arghhhhhhh!

Tonga have been massively weakened with the news that Jennings is ruled out with injury. Someone called Mahe Fonua is replacing him

Weak link there then

So, do we want NZ to win or not? Presumably if they do it will be them that England have to play in the SF. Would a Tonga victory therefore give us a better chance of making the final?

Shocking news about Prem Sports dropping it but for those that don't know it is been shown legally online via some bookies- see www.rlbet.co.uk/new-zealand-v-to ... 7-preview/ for details

Shocking news about Prem Sports dropping it but for those that don't know it is been shown legally online via some bookies- see www.rlbet.co.uk/new-zealand-v-to ... 7-preview/ for details

Premier Sports are a disgrace.

can't see past a new zealand win, they look to have come together as a team, possibly riled by the defections. in the game against samoa i wasn't too impressed by some of the tonga defence. if NZ get plenty of ball they'll win by about 20 points after a tough opening quarter

The Tron (Hamilton) is buzzing.....plenty of Tongan Flags here and they may well outnumber the Kiwis...they're certainly making more noise. It's a shame that the Footballers are also playing today in Wellington in a World Cup eliminator, but I reckon this is going to be THE #1 SPORTING EVENT here this weekend....Can't wait for KO!!

Atmosphere incredible, hoping the rugby matches up

15 minutes in and it's an even game so far. Tonga are slightly on top if anything.

Tonga can get home on pure emotion from here.

Amazing game. With all the negativity that so often surrounds RL, it’s great to see games like this that shows what a great sport it can be.

Oh, and screw Premier Sports. Serves them right missing the best game of the tournament for some soccer international they would have had about four people watching, two of those waiting for the RL, and the third just having to forgot to turn the tv off.

Plenty dropping premier sports after this

Shocking from Premier Sports.

What a result for Tonga

It's time to make this fixture a yearly contest.

what if Fifita wasn't available due to state of origin duty??

WTF are they thinking?

Busy day today, so set a couple of hours aside first thing this morning to watch this match, knowing it would most likely be a belter.

Watched what I can on YouTube, fantastic result.



I've been subscribed for a long time but had thought about cancelling after the World Cup. Now it's a definite. I believe they're losing NRL anyway.

FU Premier Sports. Go Lebanon!

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Quote ="Cronus"WTF are they thinking? Busy day today, so set a couple of hours aside first thing this morning to watch this match, knowing it would most likely be a belter. Watched what I can on YouTube, fantastic result. I've been subscribed for a long time but had thought about cancelling after the World Cup. Now it's a definite. I believe they're losing NRL anyway. FU Premier Sports. Go Lebanon! '" When is the NRL deal up. With the NRL now offering game pass service in the UK I was wondering how that would effect premier sports https://watchnrl.com