One of rugby league’s enduring qualities is that it remains at the heart of communities across its traditional base in the north of England. Yet while the game can all too often be harsh on itself, it retains the ability to break down barriers like few other sports.
“There is a clear difference in the values of rugby league compared to other sports,” says John Hughes, the founder and creator of Learning Disability Super League, which launches in May.
Written by Aaron Bower
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/mar/22/rugby-league-players-learning-difficulties-life-changing under the title “How rugby league for players with learning difficulties may change lives | Aaron Bower”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
