Mgiyuk

17th June 2018, 8:37 am == ROBERT Elstone is ready to consult with Eddie and Barry Hearn as he looks to revolutionise Super League – and take a leaf out of Patrice Evra’s book. The promoters have both met interim Rugby Football League chief executive Ralph Rimmer as an effort to make the 13-a-side code’s stars more visible and promote event better goes on. Robert Elstone (second right) believes Patrice Evra's impact on social media can be followed by Super League Now the new man in charge of the top flight is ready to follow suit and also copy West Ham star Evra’s social media impact as he looks to grow Super League’s crowds, impact and most importantly money. Elstone said: “I’m really receptive to anyone who can help grow the game. I want my legacy to hand this game on to whoever takes over from me in better shape. “I’m not precious about who can help me with that. I believe we need more energy, youth and dynamism in the sport. “A bit like football - there’s a lot more older peo...

14th June 2018, 6:16 am == REF rage may drive officials out of rugby league because of its mental toll and stop any from wanting to pick up a whistle. SunSport revealed how the son of Aussie Matt Cecchin was told there was a bounty on his dad’s head after his key call in England’s World Cup semi-final win over Tonga. GETTY Former Super League ref Ian Smith has warned abuse from fans is taking its toll It is also believed several Super League referees have had messages over social media and e-mail from supporters targeting them for abuse. Now former ref Ian Smith says what is said does have an impact and attitudes need to change, or face having no refs at all. As the State of Mind round of fixtures, to raise awareness of the mental health charity, begins tonight, Smith said: “They don’t deserve it and it’s getting worse. “You have these keyboard warriors around. When I was at school, you used to bump into the school bullies, now they’re everywhere, these warriors who feel they can say...