Sinfield chomping at bit for RU bow

Kevin Sinfield... as we last saw him, for Leeds Rhinos

RUGBY UNION: 

OLDHAMER Kevin Sinfield says he is ready to play this weekend should Yorkshire Carnegie head coach Bryan Redpath select him to face Bedford in the Championship.

The 35 year old started rugby union training with Carnegie last week - only three weeks after completing the rugby league treble with the Rhinos at Old Trafford. Though Sinfield admitted he needs time to get used to the code change, he says he would love to make his union debut on Saturday.

"It's been really enjoyable and everything I thought the challenge would be," Sinfield said.

"Walking into that new dressing room, you're never quite sure whether you're going to be accepted or what it's going to be like, but the lads have been unbelievable.

"It's very challenging and very different but hopefully it won't be too long before I get to have a run.

"I'd love to have a run this weekend but it may be a little too early yet. But if Bryan Redpath was to offer me 20 minutes, I'd snap his hand off."