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          RICKY'S ROAST






















           We've all been heartbroken by Rob Burrow's story, but
          there has been humour amid the darkness too, courtesy
          of Rob's friend and former teammate Stevie Ward who   FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES
          enlisted the help of one of Burrow's heroes, Ricky Gervais.
           Ward's idea was to get Gervais, writer and star of The   It's only recently that our Treiziste Diarist Pierre Carcau was
          Office, Extras and After Life, as well being the notably   lamenting how rare it is for the existence of Rugby League to be
          acerbic host of the Golden Globes where he regularly   acknowledged by the French Presidency, and then this happens.
          rinses Hollywood royalty to their faces, to say a few words   Former player Eric Anselme and current head coach of RC Albi XIII
          to help raise awareness about Rob's battle with MND.  in the Elite One Championship, snapped rubbing shoulders with
           Ricky responded as only he could. We hope Stevie has   Emmanuel Macron. Tres bon!
          a sense of humour because Gervais stitched him up good
          and proper stating that "he should keep his good ideas to
          himself in future".
           The video has been an internet sensation and has been
         viewed 1.4 million times! Check it out, it'll make you smile.
           In other positive news for Rob, he was also approached
          by the NFL and handed two tickets to the Super Bowl in
         February over in Florida!


          BUBBLY BATH



           Keighley are certainly
          getting their money's
         worth out of Jake Webster.
         It's been a great signing
          off the field so far by the
          Cougars and he was out
          and about again, this
          time with Regal Interiors,
          thanking them for their
          sponsorship.
           The job does have some                             SEASON LAUNCH ON SONG
          perks, though. Or does it?
         He was pictured in a bath                            It was different to see Huddersfield Town Hall used for the
         with an empty champagne                            Championship and League 1 launch in January. We've normally
          glass and an unopened                             been accustomed to seeing Editor Alex on there along with 100
          bottle of fizzy stuff on                          plus other singers and a massive orchestra. We think the players
          standby. Get it open! Or                          look better on there, though.
          perhaps he was driving.


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