Rugby league’s players’ union calls for Easter double-headers to be dropped - The Guardian

The Rugby League Players Association head Garreth Carvell has demanded ‘proper rest’ for players between games, saying: ‘Throwing them into three games in nine days isn’t safe’

This years traditional Easter double-header could be the last time fans get to experience one of the highlights of the Super League calendar amid a player-led push to improve welfare. The Rugby Leag… [+2911 chars]

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