Sinfield Hints At Union Switch
Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:48 pm
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Leeds Rhinos skipper Kevin Sinfield has insisted he is happy to stay at Headingley for the rest of his career, but admitted he could be tempted by a move to rugby union.
The 26-year-old has a year left on his current Leeds contract, and says that he is happy to remain with the Super League side for the rest of his career.
However, Sinfield has received offers to switch codes in the past and does admit that it could be a possibility in the future if the right move came along.
"I've got a year left on my contract at Leeds, I'm very happy here and I don't want to go anywhere,†said Sinfield.
"I don't want to leave Leeds but if the timing is right and things don't work out here then it could be an option for me.
"I've received offers in the past and it is humbling because it's a different sport and it shows clubs are willing to take a chance on you.
"Who knows, if the opportunity arises in the future, and the time is right, then you never know."
The versatile Sinfield believes he could be a hit in the 15-man format of the game, and sees himself slotting in at centre of fly-half if he were to make the switch to the Guinness Premiership.
"I'd probably play in the centres and then look to move to No 10 after a couple of years," he said.
"It's a real difficult position to play as Iestyn Harris would testify but we'll have to see what happens.
"Jason Robinson made the switch and was a great success, so it can obviously be done.
"When you look at rugby union, the international game is greater than ours. The crowds they get, the revenue they create from the Six Nations and obviously the World Cup dwarfs our competitions in league.
"But rugby league is improving and to get a full house at Headingley on Friday sends out the right message."
Leeds Rhinos skipper Kevin Sinfield has insisted he is happy to stay at Headingley for the rest of his career, but admitted he could be tempted by a move to rugby union.
The 26-year-old has a year left on his current Leeds contract, and says that he is happy to remain with the Super League side for the rest of his career.
However, Sinfield has received offers to switch codes in the past and does admit that it could be a possibility in the future if the right move came along.
"I've got a year left on my contract at Leeds, I'm very happy here and I don't want to go anywhere,†said Sinfield.
"I don't want to leave Leeds but if the timing is right and things don't work out here then it could be an option for me.
"I've received offers in the past and it is humbling because it's a different sport and it shows clubs are willing to take a chance on you.
"Who knows, if the opportunity arises in the future, and the time is right, then you never know."
The versatile Sinfield believes he could be a hit in the 15-man format of the game, and sees himself slotting in at centre of fly-half if he were to make the switch to the Guinness Premiership.
"I'd probably play in the centres and then look to move to No 10 after a couple of years," he said.
"It's a real difficult position to play as Iestyn Harris would testify but we'll have to see what happens.
"Jason Robinson made the switch and was a great success, so it can obviously be done.
"When you look at rugby union, the international game is greater than ours. The crowds they get, the revenue they create from the Six Nations and obviously the World Cup dwarfs our competitions in league.
"But rugby league is improving and to get a full house at Headingley on Friday sends out the right message."