Yes - in thrall. That must be it. The only reasonable explanation.

Not that I've formed an independent opinion based on over 40 years of life experience of involvement in both sports at various levels, which just doesn't happen to agree with your paranoid "they're out to get us" ramblings.

As a St. Helens fan I hated them all when they played for Wigan, but I recognise their achievements in terms of winning medals.

Since they've left RL, I'm jealous of Edwards, specifically his ability to persuade Heather Small to sleep with him; I've no opinion on Robinson; but for some reason every time I see Farrell's face I still want to punch it (or at least hide behind Scully whilst he punches it).

Recently saw Faz stood on one our local high street one morning in the early stages of the RUWC dressed in his England RU top. Looked like he was waiting for someone to pick him up and give him a lift to Twickers.

he wasn't going anywhere. They were having a seniors match and he'd been picked on the wing ...

Wonder when his England RU top will be on e-bay? He won't ever wear it in anger again.