Good article in the Guardian about the lack of current Rugby league players being known to the general public.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/n...7/may/16/rugby-league-players-bbc-coverage-tv
There is no longer Grandstand on the BBC like in the 80s to give Rugby league a platform, what can the sport do to generate interest and make players known to the general public? Do players need to do more? Show more personality for example, even be controversial?
A famous player could do wonders for the sport, get more people interested, entice them to tune in. Rugby Union lacks a household name also but it does have the six nations on the BBC to rely on for coverage.
I grew up watching Sean Long but not one of my mates would know who he is. Something needs to be done to make players better known.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/n...7/may/16/rugby-league-players-bbc-coverage-tv
There is no longer Grandstand on the BBC like in the 80s to give Rugby league a platform, what can the sport do to generate interest and make players known to the general public? Do players need to do more? Show more personality for example, even be controversial?
A famous player could do wonders for the sport, get more people interested, entice them to tune in. Rugby Union lacks a household name also but it does have the six nations on the BBC to rely on for coverage.
I grew up watching Sean Long but not one of my mates would know who he is. Something needs to be done to make players better known.