From Andy Farrell’s impressive Ireland to the influence of Shaun Edwards and Kevin Sinfield, the influence of rugby league in union’s global tournament is clear
ndy Farrell, Shaun Edwards and Kevin Sinfield sounds like the spine of an all-star rugby league team but the reality is that one of them could soon end up lifting rugby union’s most-prestigious prize. And the Ireland head coach, France defence coach and England’s defensive mastermind are not the only cross-code converts thriving having switched to union., was forged in the league strongholds of Wigan and Bradford.
Larder was the early trailblazer for today’s influx of league icons, with the headline act undoubtedly Ireland’s Farrell. While many, such as Sinfield and Edwards, are employed as defensive coaches, Farrell broke the mould having been hired as a head coach, burdened with an entire nation’s hopes: and the results have been impressive.
Edwards, too has become a renowned union coach, with France’s defence the latest to benefit from his insight after a successful spell with Wales. Many credit the Wigan and Great Britain legend as an influence. “Guys like Shaun were trailblazers, and with them doing well it’s inspired a whole new generation to have a go,” Radford admits. “The way Shaun organises France’s defence, every rugby league coach has to think like that – so there’s plenty that have something to offer,” Larder explains.
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