Awesome, top idea.

Now and again the RFL do some thing right and this is great well done

Hats off the RFL! And good luck to Lizzie Jones.

Well done RFL, she's a pro singer so should do it justice Always brings lump to my throat, here's a nice little vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLaUdcwjvAg

Well done RFL, she's a pro singer so should do it justice Always brings lump to my throat, here's a nice little vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLaUdcwjvAg

Brilliant.

For all the slagging off this sport gets every once in a while the powers that be pull off a blinder. This is one of those times.

Spot on. As long as she's a good enough singer then it's a fantastic move.

Things like this remind me that we do actually have a special sport, despite its other failings. Makes me proud to be associated with Rugby League.

Wales international Jones died from a heart problem after collapsing during a match against London Skolars in May.

The 29-year-old's widow, [sizea professional singer[/size, will sing the traditional cup final anthem before Hull Kingston Rovers face Leeds Rhinos on 29 August. '"

I would imagine they've heard her singing before offering her the gig, just to be sure she could do it.

She might not end up being the strongest vocals to have ever sung it but I'm sure it'll be of good enough standard and will probably be the most emotional/memorable rendition. I can't remember who sang it last year, but I'll remember who sang it this year.

Will make a special occasion even more amazing.

The first Final I ever went to I think Bernard Cribbins did it. What a great idea and gesture from the RFL on this one.

Quote: ThePrinter "I would imagine they've heard her singing before offering her the gig, just to be sure she could do it. She might not end up being the strongest vocals to have ever sung it but I'm sure it'll be of good enough standard and will probably be the most emotional/memorable rendition. I can't remember who sang it last year, but I'll remember who sang it this year.'" Comparative to what we used to get BITD (Ken Dodd et al) I think she'll be just fine, I think this is her @3:15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqJdrtvGcCM

Quote: ThePrinter "I would imagine they've heard her singing before offering her the gig, just to be sure she could do it. She might not end up being the strongest vocals to have ever sung it but I'm sure it'll be of good enough standard and will probably be the most emotional/memorable rendition. I can't remember who sang it last year, but I'll remember who sang it this year.'" Comparative to what we used to get BITD (Ken Dodd et al) I think she'll be just fine, I think this is her @3:15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqJdrtvGcCM

I'm feeling emotional just thinking about it now!

Leeds v London?

Widnes v Wigan in 1984. I recall the pre-match being 'Community singing' where the crowd sang along with the 'celebrity' singer, song sheet in the programme and everything!