Players go blue for greater say in game’s issues

Players up and down the country have turned their social media profiles blue to demand a greater say in the way the game is ran.

Union GMB released a statement earlier today, saying players need a greater say in how the sport is revived. This includes impending discussions over a possible salary cap cut.

United we stand to work together for a greater game. @GMB_union #onevoice pic.twitter.com/7FSg5esXmV

— Garreth Carvell (@carvs81) May 27, 2020

Former Hull and Warrington forward and RLPA representative Garreth Carvell said: “We all want a return to Rugby League ASAP, and whilst we know there are huge obstacles to overcome, its vital that players can have their say on how we get there.

“We also know that fans and our communities support our call to the RFL and the clubs to give us our voice and say in how the Rugby revival takes shape. With the imminent review of the Salary cap, it’s the player’s wages that will be cut, and yet they don’t get say.

“Players believe now, more than any time before, our input is vital. It can’t be right that the people playing the game are the only ones that don’t get a say.”

Great to see all the players coming together to make a stance.. Hopefully from this they can build a very strong players union – it’s been needed in our sport for a very long time.. Well played gents ????

— Shaun Lunt (@Shaun_Lunt) May 27, 2020