As we turn our attention back to the likes of Wigan Warriors, Leeds Rhinos, Warrington Wolves and co in Super League after a great weekend with the Challenge Cup Final as Leigh Leopards and Hull KR served up a classic final, it is vital rugby league capitalises.
It is often said that rugby league needs more exposure and it has been suggested that rugby league needs its own documentary to shine a light on the great game.
Well that is set to be delivered by the BBC with a documentary called “Made of Steel” about the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup Final which England won dethroning France in a classic final that was laced with a touch of controversy due to the actions of a French official.
The documentary is a behind the scenes look at the final and will highlight the toughness of those who play this variant of rugby league.
BBC have put together a synopsis of the the documentary: “Wheelchair Rugby League describes itself as the most inclusive sport, with teams of disabled and non-disabled players competing against each other. The 2022 Wheelchair Rugby World Cup, dominated by arch-rivals, England and France, saw fierce clashes between players on and off the pitch. With privileged access to both teams, this film follows their journeys in the competition – a study of grit, sacrifice and determination, but above all about a fierce sporting rivalry between old foes who are both intent on coming out top.”
It is a great time to celebrate rugby league and its inclusivity.
Speaking of which, last Friday night at 11:05pm on Channel 4 we saw a documentary called Adam Hills: Grow Another Foot which is the story of the PDRL World Cup which is well worth a watch.
Hills tweeted:
“Grow Another Foot, my documentary about the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup is on Channel 4 this Friday at 11.05pm. The reviews are in, and they’re great! It’ll be on Paramount Plus in Australia from Sep 1.”
In it he is described as “Mr Rugby League.”
Though you may have missed it the documentary can be watched on catch up on all four.
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