It is not unusual for rugby league to take a revolutionary approach but even the most ardent fan must have been taken aback by the destinations for the Four Nations. “They were catalysts for the ‘city of rugby’ initiative we’ve got in Coventry. For a city handily placed on the M62, Liverpool is a peculiar omission from the sport’s geographical reach. “We feel we can establish a presence in Liverpool,” Dutton says. “It’s baby steps to begin with, but Liverpool have been excellent; they’ve been blown away by the reaction.

Source: The Guardian October 22, 2016 11:00 UTC