Brian Carney issues firm challenge to RFL as questions asked over latest review

Sky Sports pundit Brian Carney has challenged the Rugby Football League following England's early elimination from the Rugby League World Cup. After England was knocked out, the RFL announced plans to convene a panel of former legends to establish a roadmap for the national team. Carney questioned whether the move was mere window dressing, urging the governing body to implement existing strategic plans instead of launching another review.

Carney highlighted that 144 recommendations from a previous strategic review have remained unaddressed for nine months. He called on RFL CEO Ian Nolan to turn those recommendations into action, emphasizing that meaningful change requires properly funding international teams, academies, and grassroots participation rather than relying on quick fixes.