johnny plath

Chris Close on the outside, but don't know the one with the ball... maybe a trainer, don't recognise him as a player

probably not the right thread, and don't want to seem like a red herring question, but if the highlighted bit is correct (and I don't doubt you), why is Rugby League having so much difficulty in gaining Sport Accord recognition. Isn't the argument for rejection based on Rugby league and union being the same sport... taking your point further, all of the football codes should fall into this category but don't appear to.