Three intrepid Rugby League supporters are embarking on an epic journey to raise money for Rugby League Cares – the umbrella charity of Rugby League and raise awareness for our sport as a whole.

Dan and his two friends Beck and Mike have purchased an old 02 plate Renault Scenic and set off on their journey on Saturday 4th April to arrive in Perpignan for Monday 6th April in time for the Catalans Dragons v. Widnes Vikings Super League fixture.

They are hoping to receive donations along the way in the form of car merchandise to help make their old motor look like a Rugby League Fun Bus on the way into Perpignan and are also asking to have their car signed by every available first team player in Super League!

Currently ticked off the #InkOnMetal car signing list are Leeds Rhinos, Huddersfield Giants, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats and Salford Red Devils with the rest of the Super League clubs signing the car over the coming week before the lads leave on Saturday 4th April.

The group will be roughing it – eschewing hotels for tents – and using only good old fashioned maps for navigation.

They will also be engaging via social media with all of their details below for Rugby League fans to follow them on their journey. They will even be uploading Vlog updates via Youtube during their Road Trip and hope to interact with as many Rugby League fans as possible.

These fans really are going to some lengths to get every Super League club on board for what is speculated to be a first in professional sport – were every first team player of the top division of a league competition sign the same vehicle.

Following their return the vehicle will become Rugby League Cares official mascot for 2015 and fans may get a chance to see it at prestigious events such as Magic Weekend and even the Super League Grand Final where fans can have a look at their team’s signatures and get pictures.

Katie Irwin, Operations Manager of RLCares commented, “We are proud to be associated with Dan, Beck and Mike’s journey and are extremely humbled to have been chosen as their nominated charity. The generosity of ordinary fans of Rugby League never ceases to amaze us, and we will be offering any help we can to the lads along the way.”

The Rugby League Road Trip team added, “This began as a normal away day plan as we have always wanted to travel to Perpignan. However it presented a great opportunity for us to raise awareness for our sport and the great work Rugby League Cares does from supporting growth at grassroots to helping Rugby League stars find a career after Rugby League. Our sport is truly unique and this was proved after only a few phone calls and clubs started organising dates for signing our car. We sincerely appreciate the generosity of these large businesses and thank them for their support. We hope our trip can entertain fans and they join us on our journey through social media and help us raise as much money as possible for a great cause! Our aim is £3000 but with the help of ordinary fans like us we could raise an amount of money that will positively affect the lives of thousands of people involved in Rugby League nationwide.”



You can follow the Rugby League Road Trip a number of ways which are detailed below:
Twitter - @RL_RoadTrip
Facebook – www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRoadTrip
Youtube – www.youtube.com/channel/UC7pOBmi8u0kYVe_ZcfOtX3w

And you can donate directly to Rugby League Cares through Dan’s JustGiving account: www.justgiving.com/RLRoadTrip or by texting ‘RLRT99 £2’ to 70070 to donate £2.

See www.rugbyleaguecares.org for more information.

The trio also added “We would like to thank Rugby League fans for any support they can provide whether it’s a donation or telling their friends and family about our journey. The more people that know, the more good we can do for our sport and the money we raise will assist many people involved in Rugby League. Feel free to send in any pictures or stories you have also to our twitter or Facebook of your Road Trips to away games and we’ll be sure to share them!"