gone to uni apparently? big shock this and IMO i think more young lads will follow suit because there is no money in rugby league or a career when you finish rugby what do you do when you retire?

quote taken from www.thesun.co.uk

TOM ARMSTRONG has rocked St Helens by announcing he is to quit Super League to take a degree at Liverpool University.
Armstrong, 22, is planning to study petro-chemicals over three years but he hopes to earn a part-time deal in the Championship.

The centre — who joined Saints as an 11-year-old — has been registered this season with Leigh, who are under pressure from creditors.

A Saints insider said: "We're shocked as we felt Tommy was ready to increase his 50 first-team appearances so far."

Armstrong's team-mate, second-rower Matty Ashurst, 21, has signed a two-year deal with Salford after weeks of speculation.

gone to uni apparently? big shock this and IMO i think more young lads will follow suit because there is no money in rugby league or a career when you finish rugby what do you do when you retire?

quote taken from www.thesun.co.uk

TOM ARMSTRONG has rocked St Helens by announcing he is to quit Super League to take a degree at Liverpool University.
Armstrong, 22, is planning to study petro-chemicals over three years but he hopes to earn a part-time deal in the Championship.

The centre — who joined Saints as an 11-year-old — has been registered this season with Leigh, who are under pressure from creditors.

A Saints insider said: "We're shocked as we felt Tommy was ready to increase his 50 first-team appearances so far."

Armstrong's team-mate, second-rower Matty Ashurst, 21, has signed a two-year deal with Salford after weeks of speculation.