“Anyone who's seen the Wigan [League] players stripped has been faced with the raw truth of the matter... No time for male modelling, and even Princess Di would think twice about getting too close to that lot.” ThinkingHas BeensMatterPlayerMalesLeaguePrincessRugbyThink TwiceModellingRugby LeagueWigan Author:Colin Welland
“In south west Lancashire, babies don't toddle, they side-step. Queuing women talk of 'nipping round the blindside'. Rugby league provides our cultural adrenalin. It's a physical manifestation of our rules of life, comradeship, honest endeavour, and a staunch, often ponderous allegiance to fair play.” LifePlayCultureSidesStepsHonestBabyFairsWestSouthRoundsLeagueManifestationAllegianceRugbyEndeavourToddlerCultural HeritageRules Of LifeComradeshipFair PlayRugby LeaguePlaying RugbyLancashire Author:Colin Welland
