Agency: CWG | Authors: Owen Williams and Ian Riddoch |
JJB Super League
The Super League Vision
Exactly 100 years after inception, the perception of Rugby League as a northern game remained steadfast amongst the wider UK population. Whilst Rugby League may have survived in its 1995 format, it was felt amongst major influencers in the game (e.g. Maurice Lindsay, CEO Rugby Football League) that the sport needed to expand its appeal beyond its regional roots.
The first major step in this process was the launching of the Super League concept in March 1996. For two years, the sport continued...