Hetherington perhaps shifting his focus to Rugby Union? I do believe Rugby League in this country is dying.......
I dont quite see it like you Sycamore! Hetherington will be laughing his head off with this bit of business dont you think? What do you think 18 months of his contract will be worth? Sinfield has done very well to last this long in rugby league but would not have lasted beyond this season in my opinion so the 18 months that was left on his contract has been shuffled sidewards to Carnegie.
What happened to the world class players that Carnegie were going to attract when Sir Ian took up his title?
If Rugby union wants to bring through rugby union players then this is a backward step, if rugby union want to attract good young rugby league players then this is a positive step; one that needs an open forum so that players dont leave rugby union at 14 years of age for the sparkling lights of scholarships within rugby league. They need to be told that there is an alternative!
Reading WL XIII post, I think he agrees but I dont see Sinfield being the difference between championship and premiership rugby for them. One thing is for sure though, Carnegie do need to tap into the junior talent what is out here playing either code in Yorkshire to be successful and if this is the first step in their master plan to do it? then fair play...