THIS is how the Warrington Wolves players came together to show their 'full respect and support' for the Black Lives Matter campaign just before the kick-off to Saturday's Super League return against Hull KR at Headingley in Leeds.
In the lead-up, the players had issued a joint statement saying the ways in which they demonstrate that support 'could be varied.'
When Super League restarted the previous week, they followed the lead of many other sports around the world as players 'took a knee' in respect of the campaign before kick off.
However, Catalans Dragons centre Israel Folau courted headlines when he remained standing.
The Wire squad said they wanted to 'show solidarity in the fight against racism' and they did so as they gathered in a circle.
Pictures above by Mike Boden
Other clubs did it their own way.
Some teams 'took a knee' while positioned ready for kick-off, while Wakefield Trinity's players lined up as if ready for a national anthem ahead of their game against Wigan.
Wakefield's support for the Black Lives Matter campaign. Picture: SWpix.com
The Wire clash with Hull KR was also a fitting occasion to remember and celebrate the life of Jordan Cox, the forward who played for both clubs but died in April at the age of 27.
A one minute's silence was observed, black arm bands were worn and a tribute appeared in boardings around Headingley in the 27th minute of the game which The Wire won 40-10.
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