Rugby League: Leeds Rhinos star Ryan Bailey loves to be hated

“I am one of those guys who people love or hate and there is no in-between, but it motivates me when crowds get on my back”

Ryan Bailey

“People usually get love and hate tattooed on their knuckles but I’m a bit of a weirdo and wanted to be different.

“I’d been told your eyelids are the most painful part to have tattooed so I thought I would test it out. They were right, but I like a bit of pain.”

Bailey, 30, has appeared in 18 finals and won six Super League titles since coming through his hometown club’s scholarship.

Tonight he kicks off his testimonial year when Leeds take on London Broncos at Headingley.

It’s a landmark achievement that delights Bailey, who served time in a young offenders institution for fighting a decade ago.

He said: “It’s a bit surreal because when you are young you do not think this far ahead.

“But this is my second family. We have had ups and downs but we have always stood by each other and been loyal.”

* SUPER LEAGUE has agreed a new deal with Sky Sports, believed to be worth more than £200m in total.

The deal, which runs until the end of 2021, will include Championship games from next year.

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Rugby League: Leeds Rhinos star Ryan Bailey loves to be hated