bumper

The bumper cars sat in their own shadows.

But questions remain over Walker's own interest - he is on a bumper contract at Channel 5 and has persistently batted away suggestions of a return to the BBC.

It was introduced in May 2022 after energy firms recorded bumper profits due to the rise in energy prices.

There was no energy, little celebrity movement, few campaign signs and cheeky bumper stickers.

With a decent turn out for the impressive 34-18 win at Wigan in game one and a bumper gate expected for the second meeting in Leeds this Saturday, there is genuine cause for optimism.