was that the 'rorke's drift' test match? where I think 4-5 players where injured?

Rorkes Drift Test was 1914. England expects every man to do his duty.

Sam Burgess' huge, crying face is currently the main article on the front page of the bbc website!
Talk about some prominent media coverage! The cynic in me suggests it's only because he's moving to the other code

I don't think you are being cynical only pointing out the truth.

RL marketing/media managers need to look at why this kind of thing happens.

Then again............

thanks, I knew it was while ago

Big Sam is only off to Union for a rest, as well as the coin.
When he got interviewed before the Roosters/Bunnies semi he said that he'd only be able to continue playing in the NRL for another 3/4 years maximum due to the level of physical intensity.

Can't see him ever returning if he makes as big a success of his Union career, as the one he's now carved out in League. With his personality, physical presence and tele appeal he's just box office.

Souths victory was a terrific boost for Rugby League in Australia. The media attention its getting is great.

Aside from the coin I reckon he'll get bored and come back to league..unless he plays at openside flanker..he'd be wasted anywhere else frankly..he'd be in the thick of the action at the breakdown and getting in plenty of tackles and supporting breaks by the scrumhalf or number 8. He might well shed a bit of timber for that role but not much.
Even so I can see him coming back to league for a couple of years at least..whether that would be here in the UK or back in the NRL, who knows.

Maybe even at this late stage he may stay at Souths?

Reckon the ink is dried unless Mr Crowe wants to buy out his contract..