New Rugby League Head Supports £30m Funding Appeal to Government

• Jon Wilkin, the new head of English rugby league, supports a £30m funding plea.
• The funding request is directed to Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
• The funding is intended for a five-year community funding plan for rugby league.
• Jon Wilkin has appealed directly to Burnham and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.
• Wilkin played for England and Great Britain in the past.