: Thu May 21, 2009 7:32 am  

Alexs Dad wrote:

What was the forgotton rule Alan?

Wasn't told, but here's the RFL 'Operational Rule' on the subject - curiously they don't allow for teams playing on Thursdays!

If you can understand this lot, well done!

POSTPONEMENTS

B1:17 In case of postponement of a Match, the Match shall, if the Clubs involved so agree or the RFL so directs, be re-arranged for the following Wednesday ("the preferred Wednesday"). If, however, at the time of postponement both Clubs have a known free Sunday date prior to the scheduled end of the appropriate competition, the Clubs involved may agree that such Match shall be arranged for that free Sunday instead of the
preferred Wednesday subject always to Board approval. Sunday dates on Cup Tie weekends or weekends allocated for other competitions can be regarded as free only if at the time of the postponement, both Clubs concerned have been dismissed from the Cup or other competitions concerned. In any event, if either Club has a Match on the Friday immediately following the preferred Wednesday, then the postponed Match shall instead be re-arranged for the Monday or Tuesday prior to the preferred Wednesday unless the Club has a game on the Sunday prior to that Monday or Tuesday in which case, thegame shall, if possible (in accordance with the above provisions) be re-arranged to the Wednesday following the preferred Wednesday or so on as necessary until the Match is re-scheduled. If the Clubs wish to agree to play the Match on any date other than a date determined in accordance with the preceding provisions of this Operational Rule B1:15 then both Clubs shall promptly make written submissions to the Board which shall agree thereto or determine the date on which such postponed Match shall be played taking into account all relevant circumstances known to it. Notwithstanding the above the Board in its absolute discretion may order a match to be re-arranged as it, acting reasonably,thinks fit in the circumstances.

In addition to that lot, there is an obscure rule that states that part-time clubs will not be compelled to make long or time-consuming journeys on a day other than Saturday, Sunday, or Public Holidays - perhaps that's the one?

: Thu May 21, 2009 7:33 am  

No wonder you forgot Alan

: Thu May 21, 2009 7:34 am  

trainee_lobbygobbler wrote:

No wonder you forgot Alan

Forgot what?!

: Thu May 21, 2009 7:37 am  

Alan wrote:

Forgot what?!

Its not a rule anyone would remember except the bloke who wrote it

: Thu May 21, 2009 9:40 am  

Alan wrote:

Wasn't told, but here's the RFL 'Operational Rule' on the subject - curiously they don't allow for teams playing on Thursdays!

If you can understand this lot, well done!

POSTPONEMENTS

B1:17 In case of postponement of a Match, the Match shall, if the Clubs involved so agree or the RFL so directs, be re-arranged for the following Wednesday ("the preferred Wednesday"). If, however, at the time of postponement both Clubs have a known free Sunday date prior to the scheduled end of the appropriate competition, the Clubs involved may agree that such Match shall be arranged for that free Sunday instead of the
preferred Wednesday subject always to Board approval. Sunday dates on Cup Tie weekends or weekends allocated for other competitions can be regarded as free only if at the time of the postponement, both Clubs concerned have been dismissed from the Cup or other competitions concerned. In any event, if either Club has a Match on the Friday immediately following the preferred Wednesday, then the postponed Match shall instead be re-arranged for the Monday or Tuesday prior to the preferred Wednesday unless the Club has a game on the Sunday prior to that Monday or Tuesday in which case, thegame shall, if possible (in accordance with the above provisions) be re-arranged to the Wednesday following the preferred Wednesday or so on as necessary until the Match is re-scheduled. If the Clubs wish to agree to play the Match on any date other than a date determined in accordance with the preceding provisions of this Operational Rule B1:15 then both Clubs shall promptly make written submissions to the Board which shall agree thereto or determine the date on which such postponed Match shall be played taking into account all relevant circumstances known to it. Notwithstanding the above the Board in its absolute discretion may order a match to be re-arranged as it, acting reasonably,thinks fit in the circumstances.

In addition to that lot, there is an obscure rule that states that part-time clubs will not be compelled to make long or time-consuming journeys on a day other than Saturday, Sunday, or Public Holidays - perhaps that's the one?

Could be rewritten as "The Board will decide when the match is to be played"
We all trust the RFL to act in a fair and proper manner

[Dick Jones]

: Thu May 21, 2009 11:11 am  

except when dealing with us

: Thu May 21, 2009 1:01 pm  

EVVO wrote:

Could be rewritten as "The Board will decide when the match is to be played"
We all trust the RFL to act in a fair and proper manner

This time, I suspect that the RFL will do the decent thing, having rejected both clubs' sttempts to get one over on the other. All I ask is for all clubs to be treated the same - and in this instance, select a midweek that is equally 'inconvenient' to both Leigh and 'Fax. (even Starbug's suggestion is fine! )

: Thu May 21, 2009 1:34 pm  

Our web site has it Friday 3 July 8.00 pm ko. Sorry thats the cup match.

: Thu May 21, 2009 5:08 pm  

Cassandra wrote:

Our web site has it Friday 3 July 8.00 pm ko. Sorry thats the cup match.

No it's not, that's the Championship match. the NRC quarter-final is on Sunday 7th June, kick off 3 p.m. - according to the RFL website.

Getting confusing, isn't it?!

: Thu May 21, 2009 10:16 pm  

Alan wrote:

No it's not, that's the Championship match. the NRC quarter-final is on Sunday 7th June, kick off 3 p.m. - according to the RFL website.

Getting confusing, isn't it?!

not really confusing at all is it, halifax away in the league has always been 3rd july, the nrc quarter game has always been 7th june, its the home game against them that is undecided as of yet, simple hey.