Rugby league urged to pause matches for players who are fasting

MCC Academy student athletes balance sports during Ramadan. They go without food or water from dawn to sunset from dawn until sunset. The players find both the difficulty and blessing in their journey without food and water. The students find the difficulty of the journey and the blessing of their journey.

First Muslim to represent England's rugby league side has urged the RFL to introduce breaks for players observing Ramadan. RFL urged to pause matches for fasting players during Ramadan. The RFL should follow other sports and introduce breaks to allow players to take part in matches during the holy month.

Hakim Miloudi and London Broncos teammate Iliess Macani hope Super League stars observing Ramadan will inspire others. Super League players Hakim Miloudi and Macani are hoping to inspire others to follow in the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Hakim and Macani say they hope their Ramadan experience will inspire other Super League footballers.