You can be a shareholder in a company without being employed (as a job). He may be a director but how much day-to-day involvement does he have?

It matters little. He has a large share in a company that has been involved in what has been described as asset-stripping from the game he reckons he loves. He's not alone in this. Andy Farrell was another "legend" who was happy to asset-strip for the benefit of his new paymasters, but at least he did nothing underhand. Whatever the legalities of the situation, the morality of it stinks, and Phil Clarke should hang his head in shame if he has had any hand in it or benefits financially from it.

Quote Tigerade="Tigerade"We are now into week 4 of this situation and still no comment from the RFL. Baffling.'" ....and as if by magic it appears:- www.rugby-league.com/article/390 ... -contracts Nigel Wood states - "The RFL is extremely disappointed to learn that properly contracted Super League players may not be fulfilling the terms of their employment with Super League clubs as agreed. Contracts are two way commitments mutually binding on both parties. The RFL will support its member clubs absolutely to defend their contractual positions and will work with other similarly inclined Governing Bodies to ensure that the unacceptable potential anarchy of lawful contracts simply being walked away from, is not tolerated."

Quote Tigerade="Tigerade"We are now into week 4 of this situation and still no comment from the RFL. Baffling.'" ....and as if by magic it appears:- www.rugby-league.com/article/390 ... -contracts Nigel Wood states - "The RFL is extremely disappointed to learn that properly contracted Super League players may not be fulfilling the terms of their employment with Super League clubs as agreed. Contracts are two way commitments mutually binding on both parties. The RFL will support its member clubs absolutely to defend their contractual positions and will work with other similarly inclined Governing Bodies to ensure that the unacceptable potential anarchy of lawful contracts simply being walked away from, is not tolerated."

Exactly Slugger. It wouldn't surprise me if Wigan were involved in this as well. They have form in these sort of dealings.

I hate Wigan as much as the next RL fan but honestly...

Yeah what a ridiculous statement, this thing will affect every club in the British game, if players are allowed to get away with this then it's open season on RL.

Agreed, Wigan will be as worried as any RL club if it transpires that RU clubs can sign their players regardless of contract status.
However, it will be interesting to see how Wigan respond given their 'partnership' with a certain RU club.

Your mention of LinkedIn made me have a quick look and I found this on Shaun Wane's profile.

"I am the Head Coach at Wigan Warriors Rugby League Club. This involves working with world class athletes on a day to day basis, to perfect their skills and enable them to be the absolute best they can. I also work with a great insurance company specialising in commercial insurance, please feel free to call if you require a visit or a quotation. If you have any enquiries for the above please contact me on" then an email address and phone number is supplied.

What's all that about?

It's like Brexit mate, they dont want to *weaken their bargaining position or, *they haven't got a clue what they are doing

*delete 1 answer only

Wane also does 'motivational speaking'.

Her indoors had to sit through one of his speeches at Wigan Council, I wondered how many could understand a word of his grunting & if an interpreter was present.

I think you could say he has ......

'A finger in every [iPie' !!![/i

RFL are putting thier full weight behind Castlefords legal battle, so I guess they are sending Nigel Wood ,does this mean they are hiring the legal team too?