Tom Briscoe expects Brett Ferres to improve Leeds Rhinos; Joe Burgess brings to intellect a previous English exodus; and David Bowie’s connection to rugby leagueBy Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required,fraction of the Guardian Sport NetworkYou could be forgiven for thinking the only way for Leeds Rhinos this year is down. Apparently not. Having become the third team to win the treble in the Super League era, the Rhinos arrive in Florida this week for their annual training camp with a current target: to win all four cups in 2016.“All our goals are set for getting all four trophies now, and said Rhinos winger Tom Briscoe. “No one has done that before so that’s a record we can aim to achieve. We’ve shown what we can achieve but final year has gone now. Trying to win the World Club Challenge is something different but even if that wasn’t there,the possibility of doing it all again is enough motivation for us. But we can go one better this year: all four.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com