Rugby League World magazine has revealed six Super League stars as monthly columnists in its latest issue, which is out in shops today.
The players all aim to tackle the game’s burning issues and provide the insight and knowledge only they can.
Here’s who has joined the team and what they have written about in their debut issue:
EORL CRABTREE (Huddersfield Giants)
Topic: Why retiring from Rugby League is a daunting prospect (and how it needs to change)
Quote: “We players are nothing more than pieces of meat. We always have been.”
RYAN HALL (Leeds Rhinos)
Topic: Diagnosing Rugby League’s international struggles
Quote: “Why should the Australians dictate the strength of our sport? If they don’t want to play us, that’s fine.”
DAN SARGINSON (Wigan Warriors)
Topic: Why we should take advantage of London as a RL resource
Quote: “I’ve spoken to many Australians and Kiwis who live in London and love Rugby League, but don’t want to watch a losing team.”
To order a copy, click here, and to read the digital edition follow this link
MICHAEL SHENTON (Castleford Tigers)
Topic: Why and how the Challenge Cup needs to change
Quote: “The Challenge Cup is an extremely special part of our sport and should be held in the same regard as the Grand Final, if not higher.”
ALEX WALMSLEY (St Helens)
Topic: My rags to riches story
Quote: “This all came as a surprise to me. I never thought I would kick onto Super League – I was content.”
TODD CARNEY (Catalans Dragons)
Topic: NRL v Super League – the fans
Quote: “When Leeds came over, their fans were singing and dancing in the corner with their shirts off!”
Issue 409 features all this and much, much more. To order a copy, click here, and to read the digital edition follow this link
