Betting Scandal

St Helens are to carry out their own inquiry into an alleged betting scandal involving two of their high-profile players.

Sat, 17 Apr, 2004 - 01:00

Great Britain stars Sean Long and Martin Gleeson are accused by a national newspaper of winning almost £1,000 each after betting Saints would lose to Bradford by at least nine points on Easter Monday.

St Helens lost the match 54-8 after coach Ian Millward left out 11 players, including Long, from the team that played Wigan three days earlier.

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Courts Rugby Place: Great Britain Person: Sean Long Person: Martin Gleeson Person: Ian Millward Person: Long Person: Gleeson Event: Betting Scandal Event: Easter Organisation: St Helens Organisation: Saints Organisation: Bradford Organisation: Wigan Organisation: Daily Mail Organisation: Bulls

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