It was clearly something he decided to do. It wasn't done in the moment, you can see him pondering it.

Silly boy.....its things like this that make people dislike him....and it will do nothing to endear him to the RL public in the future

There was clearly a section of the support they were bothered by down there. His rat brother, who totally outshone him today, was also swearing his head off at the same section of the crowd.



He should cop a ban for it. Totally unnecessary and like I keep banging on about, why not just focus on the rugby? Today wasn't his best game and his team were borderline lucky to get through and he's worrying about sticking the v to the crowd.



Decent final and Wigan deserving winners on the whole, but a totally unnecessary moment that the BBC managed to capture perfectly.

Listen, every great player has this side to them, they have that niggly side that makes all great players great. Sam wasn't showing the V to the fans, he was being a great player and showing his niggly side that we're all jel of.



As they say, don't be jel; be reem.

Fair play to the BBC for discussing this in their post-match coverage too. It would have been easy for them to pretend it didn't happen.

Being niggly does not exclude you from becoming a great player but it is not mandatory. There have been many great players who played the game fairly and with dignity

I'm fully behind those who boo him at England matches now. He clearly thinks he's bigger than the game. And I've been strictly behind him since he kicked a Wakefield player in the head and as per usual went unpunished.

Wonders what he will think of the reception he'll get next time he'll play for England? The lad is a complete and utter fool.



It makes you wonder what he's like off the field. He can't help himself on it. Comes across as a spoilt brat, his brother likewise although he contains it better. Not the best parenting I suspect.

You're right, I mean, I've lost count of the amount of times I've seen Smith, Thurston, Slater, Inglis and Lockyer doing the exact same thing.

I hope this isn't a serious post? Anyone quoting reality tv is a very misguided individual

Jeez who cares, Leeds fans give him stick, he gave some back.



Get over it.

Unfortunately, though, it was seen and discussed on the BBC. Since they were broadcasting the match worldwide, it will have been seen worldwide. That kind of behaviour makes the game look bad, and to its widest potential audience of the season.



He also grabbed the ref's arm. Isn't that a ban as well?