I agree entirely. But they do seem a bit miffed.
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Let's face it, it was the stupidity of the original decision that has caused this. Yes, Hughes should have created merry hell at the time & then pushed the covid situation subsequently but hey ho.

In any event, the French love to throw their toys out of the pram. They are good at it.

If they are that bothered, and they keep harping on about having to do it...why did they not accept the offer to reverse the game ??

if it is so secure over in Toulouse why is their chairman saying that they might have to play some of their home games in the Uk this season?
Probably because Bradford Bulls chairman Nigel Wood and his board ( aka RFL) dont feel secure watching their team in France due to covid so have told Toulouse that they must play the game in Bradford

League Express gave a one sided half page Toulouse view today, had me in tears for them!

So Toulouse have a plane ready at their expense to fly to London to play their game and then fly them home. France is riddled with Covid, they are way behind GB with vaccinations so why not use common sense and fly their team here on the already chartered plane. It is a safer place for the game to go ahead and money wont be lost on the chartered plane. Simple common sense logic but then Logic and common sense should never be used to describe the RFL

How many times does it need to be pointed out? The Broncos have said absolutely nothing about it being unsafe to travel to and play in Toulouse. Our refusal was entirely based on it being unfair that we should have to do so.

I believe that Mr Hughes has a point, in that just because he pays the players rather than he only pay part of their wages, that he is treated differently. If he wanted to draw attention to this bias then well done him.
What he has also done is cost the team 2 points.
This is not to say that we would have been anything other than demolished (on evidence to date), but if France continues to be plagued through the summer and Toulouse are forced to play home games here, then this decision by the RFL may well return to haunt them.

Better to have given 2 reasons for not travelling. The first on Principle, the second on Medical grounds. Forcing your staff into a potentially harmful situation would leave the employer open to all sorts of legal shennanigans.

No one is saying that! but it is completely relevant, it says more about how The RFL are so out of touch! and people are aniut The RFL taking back control of Super League!

nadera78 wrote:
How many times does it need to be pointed out? The Broncos have said absolutely nothing about it being unsafe to travel to and play in Toulouse. Our refusal was entirely based on it being unfair that we should have to do so.

But surely this shouldn't need to be pointed out by David or anyone else that should be an automatic conclusion by the RFL and then David adding the bias shown that as he pays a wage we are treated unfairly. We cannot get loan players or people to play for us part time as it is not possible, part time players cannot just upend from a cheaper part of the country to the most expensive part and also leave their job. I believe the RFL have their brains in their backside if they think part time is any sort of level playing field between the north and south. I was being kind giving the doubt that the RFL have brains. France is riven with Covid and anyone with an ounce of common sense would not willingly send anyone there. They are not sending SL teams so why are the RFL happy to send only one championship team. The whole thing stinks and I'm glad David has done this. I would not want it on my shoulders if any team member, coaching, supporting staff or their family and friends pick it up and suffer from it. Anyway until we find our form with a full team this could be a good result for us.

Again it’s written in the operational rules of which London agreed.

I'm disappointed that the Government have not intervened yet, think you will find that when it comes to flying out of the UK or into, The RFL do not rule. Still willing for the Secretary of State to become involved.

Amongst the issues raised back in 1895 was that Rugby FU meetings were attended by an over representation of southern clubs and that all clubs should be treated the same in regards to payment of players.....every bonfire needs a spark.

Hi Victor

Can I quote the first line of your comment at all times please?

'I would say RfE that you right in everything that you say.'

Rugby League has got enough problems without the Secretary of Stae getting involved!

Also unlikely to happen unless there is some money in it for his/her mates.

I think that this is an ideal situation for the Governments Opposition to get involved.
The Labour party have the ideal candidate for the job who would slot right in to the RFL.
Diane Abbott has to be perfect, she is made for it and her numerate skills would come in really handy.

Ms Abbott must have advised both The RFL & Super League for many years, she's so astute! LOL!

If as seems to be the current plan that all covid restrictions will be lifted on 21st June, fingers crossed, will the RFL make the 5 clubs (i think) that are due to play in Toulouse after that date do so? Or will they find an excuse not to?

As others have said elsewhere. The operational Rules make it clear that we were in breach and we will in all probability receive a fine as well as a (fortuitous) -24 number on our +/-
As for Covid and lifting restrictions. This pandemic hasn't even got to the half way stage globally. What is happening now in India is going to happen in Africa next....Anyone who is thinking of travelling anywhere outside of their own country for anything other than "vital" needs, should really think again.

Other Countries are months behind the UK. But the new rules will be testing everyday. No requirement for 10 day isolation from the UK.

While what you say may be correct, that does not address the issue. France will not be on the Green list on 17th May but may well be on 21st June. Or the Government might say business travel is allowed without isolation on return just testing. In those circumstances, those 5 clubs would be obliged to travel to Toulouse or face the same 24-0 result & fine. Unless of course the RFL fiddle things to the benefit of p/t clubs.

My money is on the. RFL will fiddle things for the benefit of the Northern Clubs.

If the RFL were interested in making it a level playing field, Toulouse should be awarded a 24-0 wins against all the non travelling p/t teams just not the fine.

It's just a shame Broncos made such a pigs ear of dealing with this before the season started then when they refused to go. But don't they always?

Seem to be enjoying their home game v Widnes in Manchester.