Rugby league transcends its northern roots, evident as Kai Pearce-Paul represents England at Wembley.
While the perception of rugby league is that it is a northern sport confined often to its heartlands, it will be clear that is not the case when Kai Pearce-Paul runs out for England on Saturday at Wembley Stadium.
Pearce-Paul is a player that has gone over to the NRL and made waves, playing for the Newcastle Knights and will join Wests Tigers in 2026.