Burden: Rob Howley

I’M SURE Rob Howley will be relieved the facts are now out in the open and he can attempt to move on with his life. I want to use my column this week to wish him all the best in the future.
I’ve known Rob a long time. I played with him and I was coached by him over several successful years. When the news of his departure from the World Cup for betting breaches came out, I thought it was important not to comment too much until all the detail was revealed.
Now we know that detail. Rob has been banned for 18 months with nine months suspended and my hope is he ...