“That exploded instantaneously and I lost both my legs” – From death’s door to a World Cup winner
“I usually try to find some underdog story, but we are so ready, so well prepped and drilled that we have that absolute belief that we are going to win it.” On Friday night at Manchester Central, James Simpson backed up that ‘absolute belief’ talk to help England to Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup victory. […]
3 years ago
“I was 16, I had to look after her, and knew rugby could give me that chance” – John Bateman
“Once I had rugby there, it was always in the background and helping to pull me back on track.” The Rugby League World Cup kicks off at St James’ Park, this Saturday, and John Bateman will have plenty of support in the house, including his daughter, Millie. The Wigan and England star went close at […]
3 years ago
Emirates Stadium and Old Trafford among the Rugby League World Cup 2021 venues
The Rugby League World Cup finals will take place in the Theatre of Dreams The venues for the Rugby League World Cup 2021 have been announced with a double-billing of the men’s and women’s final to be hosted at Old Trafford and the men’s semi-final to take place at the Emirates Stadium. The Emirates semi-final will […]
7 years ago
WATCH: England captain Sam Burgess gives emotional speech after World Cup final defeat
He expressed a lot of love and gratitude to his teammates, who fought tooth and nail in an intense battle but ultimately came up short.
9 years ago