Makes me laugh looks like profile is the new word. You lot dont half big RU up. Di*kheads

I'd bet my life both Joel and Sam would stay at Wigan if they could pay them what union can.

I agree some of these wigan fans do a good job of bigging union up

I don't Blame any player going for the money as it's not just a game to players, it's a job and only short career but it would be nice if clubs could compete with union to keep our home grown players. These clubs have invested a lot of time and money in these players but just can't compete money wise.

The should be a thing put in place that young home grown players salary dont fully count on the cap.

I agree. In March this year Joel saidhttps://www.code13rugbyleague.com/2011/03/09/joel-tomkins-ive-got-no-desire-to-leave-wigan-for-rugby-union/rl

He made no mention of International honours in RU at all as a reason for players switching. Just money as why a player may make the move.

I have said before we could allow players to earn more even if the clubs can't afford it by taking things like sponsorships, image rights and product endorsements out of a players salary cap value calculation but the flat earth brigade object.

Whatever, at the moment RL and the RFL seem to have their head in the sands, shrug it off as if it isn't problem and so are doing [iabsolutely nothing [/ito try and address the issue.

With every interview he has, he talks more positively about union menmedia.co.uk/manchesterevening ... ode-switch? Only a matter of time i imagine before theyve both gone

With every interview he has, he talks more positively about union menmedia.co.uk/manchesterevening ... ode-switch? Only a matter of time i imagine before theyve both gone

I'll be the first one to admit I'm pleasantly surprised at today's performance.


It was only Wales though.

THE SALARY CAP IS KILLING RUGBY LEAGUE, IT IS AS SIMPLE AS THAT.

Until it is increased/removed Union will poach all our best players. If they don't then the NRL will.

Without going in to details I know Wigan are looking at doing everything possible to keep Sam tomkins. I imagine more news will come out in the weeks/months after the four nations.

What ever they do they cant compete with the Six Nations, Lions tours, 2015 World Cup and the media profile of the top union players.

Maybe some players just can't say no to the money which I don't blame them. It's not just a game for them but a job.

I've a funny feeling both Sam and Joel would stay at Wigan if the money was the same.

I'd love to go in to details but I've sworn not to go in to details.

Maybe not but a greater sporting achievement would be for England RL to beat OZ in a Four Nations/World Cup Final. And with a little tweaking and maybe a different coach and we could see this happening soon with a little help from Sam!

I thought Sam had a good game today. Hopefully he'll have an even better one next Saturday!