A World Cup full of memorable moments was also marked by exclusion, exploitation and unprecedented political meddling, writes JAMES NALTON
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Carvell denies claims players will strike for a better deal
Garreth Carvell
From Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton to Tyrone McKenna and Lewis Crocker, the city’s fighters carry a complex history into the ring, writes JOHN WIGHT
GARRETH CARVELL dismissed the prospect of strikes today but insisted rugby league players were ready to go to the High Court in an effort to win a fairer deal.
The former Great Britain forward, who hung up his boots at the end of the 2015 season, is now focusing all his efforts on giving players a voice in the game.
Another former international, St Helens back rower Jon Wilkin, tried it in 2012 when he helped launch League13, but that folded three years later due to a lack of support.
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