Welcome to your new favourite sport. Well, that’s what those fortunate enough to be at London’s Copper Box Arena must have thought after witnessing a thoroughly entertaining night with 20 of the most remarkable athletes you are likely to find anywhere.
This is rugby league, but not quite as you know it. And it is perhaps England’s best chance of winning a Rugby League World Cup this year. The previous three iterations of the tournament have almost been held in low-key circumstances but this time, rugby league’s best kept secret is there for all to see. And how we saw the best of the game here.
