Super League 'not a carcass to be picked at' - McManus

St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus has urged the NRL and Super League to work together to grow rugby league globally, rather than one organization taking over the other. The Super League recently received an investment offer from the Australian Rugby League Commission aimed at boosting the European competition's revenue, but McManus believes the approach has been misguided.

McManus pointed out that Australia's club rugby league is a major success story, but its growth is limited by geographic and economic factors. He argued that rugby league in Europe holds great potential for expansion and that both organizations should collaborate to capitalize on this opportunity. McManus emphasized that the goal should not be to pick apart a struggling sport but to combine forces and strengthen rugby league globally.

He expressed excitement about St Helens appointing Kevin Walters, Australia's head coach, as their new coach, describing it as a significant statement for the club and the sport.