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Rugby League’s historic role in the rich and colourful story of Wembley is to be recognised by the unveiling of a new statue at the national stadium.
Following discussions with Wembley Stadium, the RFL’s Chief Executive Nigel Wood has secured agreement for the sport to be commemorated at a venue which hosted its first Rugby League match 82 years ago.
Rugby League will return to Wembley in three weeks’ time on Saturday November 5, when the stadium hosts a Gillette Four Nations double header, Wales v New Zealand and England v Australia, and Wood believes the timing of the agreement could not be better.
“It’s terrific news for the sport that our association with one of the world’s greatest sports venues is to be acknowledged in this way,” said Wood.
“Wembley has been synonymous with Rugby League since the stadium hosted the Challenge Cup final for the first time in 1929 and since then its famous hallowed turf has been graced by some of Rugby League’s greatest individuals and teams.
“Millions of people have wonderful memories of Rugby League at Wembley and I am sure that many of them will have a view on who should be the subject of this historic statue.
“Our plans are at a very early stage but we intend to consult with all our stakeholders, including the public, before deciding how we commemorate the very special relationship between Rugby League and Wembley.”
Wembley Stadium’s Managing Director Roger Maslin said: “We are very proud that Wembley is to have a new statue to celebrate the bond that has always existed between Rugby League and the national stadium.
“Our statue of England football great Bobby Moore is cherished by fans of football the country wide.
“We hope that fans of Rugby League will be thrilled that their sport is to be honoured in this way at a stadium that has witnessed so many special Rugby League memories.
“We are fully in support of the RFL’s decision to invite fans of Rugby League to have their say in who from their sport should be remembered in this very poignant way at Wembley.”
Further details of how fans can become involved in the process to identify a subject for the commemorative statue will be released in the coming weeks.
Tickets for the Gillette Four Nations double header, Wales v New Zealand (1.00pm) and England v Australia (3.30pm) at Wembley Stadium on Saturday November 5 cost £25 for adults, and £10 concessions. A family ticket giving entry to two adults and two children are available for just £55. To purchase your ticket for this historic double header call 0844 856 113 or visit www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk |
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Rugby League’s historic role in the rich and colourful story of Wembley is to be recognised by the unveiling of a new statue at the national stadium.
Following discussions with Wembley Stadium, the RFL’s Chief Executive Nigel Wood has secured agreement for the sport to be commemorated at a venue which hosted its first Rugby League match 82 years ago.
Rugby League will return to Wembley in three weeks’ time on Saturday November 5, when the stadium hosts a Gillette Four Nations double header, Wales v New Zealand and England v Australia, and Wood believes the timing of the agreement could not be better.
“It’s terrific news for the sport that our association with one of the world’s greatest sports venues is to be acknowledged in this way,” said Wood.
“Wembley has been synonymous with Rugby League since the stadium hosted the Challenge Cup final for the first time in 1929 and since then its famous hallowed turf has been graced by some of Rugby League’s greatest individuals and teams.
“Millions of people have wonderful memories of Rugby League at Wembley and I am sure that many of them will have a view on who should be the subject of this historic statue.
“Our plans are at a very early stage but we intend to consult with all our stakeholders, including the public, before deciding how we commemorate the very special relationship between Rugby League and Wembley.”
Wembley Stadium’s Managing Director Roger Maslin said: “We are very proud that Wembley is to have a new statue to celebrate the bond that has always existed between Rugby League and the national stadium.
“Our statue of England football great Bobby Moore is cherished by fans of football the country wide.
“We hope that fans of Rugby League will be thrilled that their sport is to be honoured in this way at a stadium that has witnessed so many special Rugby League memories.
“We are fully in support of the RFL’s decision to invite fans of Rugby League to have their say in who from their sport should be remembered in this very poignant way at Wembley.”
Further details of how fans can become involved in the process to identify a subject for the commemorative statue will be released in the coming weeks.
Tickets for the Gillette Four Nations double header, Wales v New Zealand (1.00pm) and England v Australia (3.30pm) at Wembley Stadium on Saturday November 5 cost £25 for adults, and £10 concessions. A family ticket giving entry to two adults and two children are available for just £55. To purchase your ticket for this historic double header call 0844 856 113 or visit www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk
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Sure you'll agree it should be a Wigan player.
Can I put a first honourable mention in for Jim Sullivan on the basis he kicked the first ever points in first RL game their in 1929.
If not him then Lance Todd himself. Say no more!
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Not quite sure who it will be or what it will be.
First person that springs to mind is Edwards. He won 9 challenge cups at Wembley as well as playing and captaining GB there.
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So, Sam Tomkins giving the 'V' it is then. Its reminiscent of Churchill.
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Yeh Lance Todd would be my choice.
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Clive Sullivan, first black captain of a British team in any sport.
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It will be Robbie Paul I hear.
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| Quote ="Sandra The Terrorist"Clive Sullivan, first black captain of a British team in any sport.'"
& world cup wining Captain (ala Bobbie Moore) He would be high on my list, Lance Todd also. I just hope they take some time to think about it. It would be nice to find a Wembley picture on the lines of the statue the Australian grand final throphy is based on as that to to me sums up our game in an instant. |
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How about Roger Millward... graced the Wembley turf, captained his country, respected across the game and epitomises everything that is great about Rugby League
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Quote ="Sandra The Terrorist"Clive Sullivan, first black captain of a British team in any sport.'"
That would be my choice. Was captain of the team that won the World Cup, sure he scored a try in the final too.
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That would be my choice. Was captain of the team that won the World Cup, sure he scored a try in the final too.
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| Clive Sullivan or Lance Todd would be my top 2, although to be fair Edwards holds the record for most CC final appearances and wins at Wembley for any player so wouldnt protest too much if it was him either!!
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| Quote ="wakey_saint"Clive Sullivan or Lance Todd would be my top 2, although to be fair Edwards holds the record for most CC final appearances and wins at Wembley for any player so wouldnt protest too much if it was him either!!
How about James Roby for scoring the first try at the new Wembley?
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| Quote ="Neville Bartos"I think the statue needs to be of a player who has achieved at international level, rather than for a specific club.'"
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I wouldnt have Shaun Edwards now hes virtually a union mon
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Pretty sure you're correct, run in along the right touchline.
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Pretty sure you're correct, run in along the right touchline.
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Lance Todd for me. Or Alex Murphy, winking.
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First person that springs to mind is Edwards. He won 9 challenge cups at Wembley as well as playing and captaining GB there.'"
Not sure brad clyde will be nominating shaun edwards, but he has to be a contender with his record at the twin towers. |
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Wouldn't like to be the person making that decision. All the names mentioned deserve their place, Shaun Edwards, Clive Sullivan, Robbie Paul, Trevor Foster, Mike Gregory all deserve a place. You could have RL players all the way round the stadium and still have players missing who deserve to have a place.
I personally would choose Lance Todd. Most RL fans know the name, but don't have an image of Lance Todd.
Or maybe, to save arguments, have the a statue of the famous old trophy?
Either way the RFL should be congratulated for organising this,
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Needs to be a player recognised both domestically and Internationally. Someone that has been given an MBE or knighthood but not sure who has? On the field Hanley would have been a good one but too many wrong doings off the pitch will count him out.
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I'm going to risk a hiding here but Lance Todd would be a poor selection. He's already significantly commemorated and theres more to Rugby League than 1 bloke. A significant percentage of RL fans wouldn't even know why he is such a legend of the sport.
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Me personally i'd go with one of thos action type statues Mike Gregorys diving try v Australia in 88, the one in which Andy Gregory breaks the line draws a man a gives a lovely flat pass to Mike, Offiah is jogging next to him whinging all the way in his ear wanting to take the glory, i'd have one of Mike Gregory diving over the line.
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