And then others like Ellery Hanley or Alex Murphy, who were there in my time. By now, several knighthoods in rugby league should have been awarded.
You can also look at people like Shaun Edwards and Andy Farrell, who have accomplished a lot in the union after switching over,
But who most likely wouldn’t get the same credit as their union counterparts. It is suggested that an honouree cannot have their award enhanced within three years.
Sinfield, who is now a member of the coaching staff of the England Rugby Union, was awarded an MBE in 2014 for his contributions.