England expects: Mail teams up with RFL ahead of Craven Park test
RUGBY League fans are in for a treat ahead of England's forthcoming clash with France in the city, thanks to the Mail teaming up with the RFL.
The Mail has agreed to become the official media partner for the Autumn international on Saturday, November 3.
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Happy in Hull: Steve McNamara
England, led by Hull's own Steve McNamara, are looking to make a statement of intent with their performances in the three-team tournament, ahead of next year's World Cup.
And the Mail's partnership with the RFL will see unrivalled build-up to the contest, including exclusive content and offers for fans in our readership.
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It will start tomorrow with the first, exclusive column from the England camp with new Hull FC star Gareth Ellis.
The Mail has been guaranteed exclusive access to the player ahead of their Craven Park Test, and to the tournament's conclusion.
In it, Ellis will bring readers a glimpse into the inner workings of the national side, their training and preparations.
The partnership will also include link-ups with local schools, with the national side planning on being a visible and inspirational presence in the city ahead of their clash with the French.
The RFL's director of communications, Niel Wood, said he was delighted the Mail was backing the international in the city.
"We are delighted to confirm the Hull Daily Mail as the official media partner of the Autumn International Series match between England and France at MS3 Craven Park," he said.
"Readers of the Mail have always supported international rugby league when the city has hosted matches and I'm sure that will be the case on Saturday, November 3.
"With an east Hull lad coaching the national team and England boosted by the presence of the Black and Whites' big signing for 2013, we expect a bumper crowd to see Steve McNamara's team in action.
"Our partnership will ensure that Mail readers get unrivalled access to the latest news from the England camp, and exclusive offers which will ensure they can secure their tickets at the best possible prices."
Mail editor Neil Hodgkinson says the partnership emphasises the paper's commitment to rugby league.
"We recognise the importance rugby league plays to people in this city and try to reflect that with our extensive coverage of our two Super League sides and the thriving amateur game," said Hodgkinson.
"To be able to extend our exclusive content to the national team is fantastic and with the offers planned by the RFL hopefully we can help fill out Craven Park and show everyone what a great rugby league community we have in Hull."
SEE tomorrow's Mail for the first column with Gareth Ellis, bringing readers a flavour of the team's training camp in South Africa.
Comments
by 03_05_80_HKR
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 7:48PM
“bridrobin...I will be dressed like forest and yourself......but with a French theme.....
It was a toss up between that or dressing like a lying b*****d with delusions of Grandeur...sadly the shop had run out of Adam Pearson costumes....
Ces't la Vie........Lol.......”
by albaz
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 6:53PM
“Came on here to comment on the England V France match only to find the same washer-woman bickering and repetitive "we are bigger/better/ owe less than you squabbling as on the other sites. Obviously Hull have made the bigger name signings and will get bigger crowds than Rovers, but to justify the outlay on new players they will have to finish at least 4th, whereas Rovers will have much lower expectations. One thing for certain, if Sandercock does his job Rovers will be nowhere near the bottom,top 8 is possible. As for the International at Craven Park I have a feeling the attendance will be poor as there seems little interest in this fixture.Internationally England are a distance behind the big two.”
by bridrobin
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 3:19PM
“by 03_05_80_HKRWednesday, October 17 2012, 11:49AM
"I'm going birdbox, it would be a pleasure to meet the likes of bridrobin and yourself.....
We have a problem though..... as all 3 of us are the same person.......Please help.....!"
It will be a pleasure to meet one my other personas at the match.
I usually meet Forest, Westhullred, Stottlemeyer and other HDM Forum stalwarts near the catering end.
Considering previous threats from Gateshull (est.1998) fans, I will be disguised as a French supporter.
Bon chance mes amis, vive la différence!
lol”
by ChrisNHull
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 12:59PM
“Great lad SM and I'm proud an Hull lad is the gaffer of England RL I played for is dad many moons ago at Lister under 18s and Steve was around then and it as obvious then that he would make it in RL. He deserves the support from both clubs.”
by 03_05_80_HKR
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 11:49AM
“I'm going birdbox, it would be a pleasure to meet the likes of bridrobin and yourself.....
We have a problem though..... as all 3 of us are the same person.......Please help.....!”
by Dr_Slammer
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 11:48AM
“eddie460, I am all for banter and the endless debate about attendances blah blah, as long as it remains within the confines of banter. These threads have been allowed to fall into disrepute and I lay blame with the HDM for this.”
by Dr_Slammer
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 11:42AM
“birdbox, I'm not enthused by the autumn internationals, so I will take a raincheck on your invitation and save it for next season.”
by birdbox
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 11:36AM
“anyone going?
We could all meet up in the East Stand bar”
by eddie460
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 11:27AM
“slammer agree with some of your post,when posters get personel and name peoples family by name or use block posts to jam the forums up then we have the idiots like the guy who uses your nom de plume rather insultingly! but you are probaly like me you get to know who they are and bypass there posts .i read posts what i class are by people who are sensible and we must remember not everyone thinks the same ;kr and fc fans bash each other all day and every day repeatedly week after week but they must enjoy it as they just keep doing it;;so to me its what ever floats your boat”
by ice_warrior
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 11:23AM
“Well said slammer the tripe and childish comments between supposed fans of BOTH TEAMS is desperately sad not to say boring.”