'I'd have loved this': Kevin Sinfield on England v New Zealand in Denver
20 June 2018 06:00
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Kevin Sinfield captained England in his playing days. Now he is trying to turn the team into World Cup winners By Gavin Willacy for No Helmets RequiredKevin Sinfield had a remarkable playing career. He captained Leeds to seven Super League titles, played 26 times for England and retired as the highest points-scorer for both his club and country. In the two years since his retirement, he has been equally busy, running the London Marathon, attending the Royal Wedding and now overseeing the national team’s programme as the RFL director of rugby. England start preparations for the 2021 World Cup – which they will host – with a ground-breaking Test against New Zealand in Denver on Saturday night, which will be broadcast live on BBC2. The NRL clubs and players’ association made a huge fuss over the Denver Test, citing concerns over insurance and playing at altitude. Will you have a sense of relief when the game kicks off? Related: London Sevens offered a perfect template for rugby league nines Continue readingread full article
