How rugby league for players with learning difficulties may change lives | Aaron Bower

The Learning Disability Super League, to be launched in May, has been hailed as a ‘gamechanger’ for the sportOne of rugby league’s enduring qualities is that it remains at the heart of communities across its traditional base in the north of England. Yet while the game can all too often be harsh on itself, it retains the ability to break down barriers like few other sports can.“There is a clear difference in the values of rugby league compared to other sports,” says John Hughes, the founder and creator of Learning Disability Super League, which launches in May. Related: Fighting a 'double curse': Afghanistan's hopefuls for Paralympic gold | Stefanie Glinski Twitter: follow us at @guardian_sport Related: Curtis McGrath: how the elite athlete found a life beyond the war zone Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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