Rugby union, rugby league, can't we all just get along ?
With England's dismal Six Nations performances, the argument shouldn't be which code is superior but what they can learn from each other. Union could do well to follow league's example by looking to the US for innovation.
'The Greatest Game' being hammed up by cheerleaders is the most striking cross-reference. Licensing - 'franchising' as it's known across the pond - pitchside exercise bikes, even a member of the Giants squad sporting a Pittsburgh Steelers baseball cap while on the bench (has he no shame ?)
How long before Eddie and Stevo break away from analysing a knock-on to get 'a word from our sponsors' ?
While Americanization can be taken too far, moderation may give Rugby Union some of it's razzmatazz back.
By Tom Snee
Abridged from The Times Online Rugby League Blog
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