Listen, every great player has this side to them, they have that niggly side that makes all great players great. Sam wasn't showing the V to the fans, he was being a great player and showing his niggly side that we're all jel of.

As they say, don't be jel; be reem.

Fair play to the BBC for discussing this in their post-match coverage too. It would have been easy for them to pretend it didn't happen.

Being niggly does not exclude you from becoming a great player but it is not mandatory. There have been many great players who played the game fairly and with dignity

I'm fully behind those who boo him at England matches now. He clearly thinks he's bigger than the game. And I've been strictly behind him since he kicked a Wakefield player in the head and as per usual went unpunished.

Wonders what he will think of the reception he'll get next time he'll play for England? The lad is a complete and utter fool.

It makes you wonder what he's like off the field. He can't help himself on it. Comes across as a spoilt brat, his brother likewise although he contains it better. Not the best parenting I suspect.

You're right, I mean, I've lost count of the amount of times I've seen Smith, Thurston, Slater, Inglis and Lockyer doing the exact same thing.

I hope this isn't a serious post? Anyone quoting reality tv is a very misguided individual

Jeez who cares, Leeds fans give him stick, he gave some back.

Get over it.

Unfortunately, though, it was seen and discussed on the BBC. Since they were broadcasting the match worldwide, it will have been seen worldwide. That kind of behaviour makes the game look bad, and to its widest potential audience of the season.

He also grabbed the ref's arm. Isn't that a ban as well?

Stupid thing for him to do that. A two game ban for mine.

As great a player as he is things like this is why a lot of rugby fans dont like him. There is no excuse for it and I hope the RFL do punish him for it.

Yes - Guidelines say it's a Grade D to Grade E offence so between 3 and 8 matches if he gets charged. Which of course he won't.

Section 15.1(i) at the followinghttps://www.therfl.co.uk/~rflmedia/docs/On%20Field%20Compliance%20Sentencing%20Guidelines%202010%20-%20Final.pdfrl

I think they'll have to given the occasion. Particular if sufficient people complain about it.

RFL to investigate the Tomkins gesture. Tomkins has denied it! www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... ml&BID=480

RFL to investigate the Tomkins gesture. Tomkins has denied it! www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... ml&BID=480

Thought that Sam the Wigoon was cleaning up his act in the last couple of matches, but no once again his lack of sportsmanship comes to the surface.
What's disturbs me most is this goon is being considered as Man of Steal no matter what.