Salford Red Devils owner Marwan Koukash has launched an astonishing tirade on the RFL, insisting he has lost all confidence in those running Super League, after yet more disappointment with his marquee player proposal. Koukash told reporters on Thursday that the issue wasn’t even voted on this time around, after a number of clubs blocked the vote. He believes that ... Read More »
Of late, Rugby League has come under serious scrutiny from a number of different angles, for a number of different reasons. Whilst quite a few of those reasons are well on merit (for instance, the madness surrounding the obstruction ruling and video refereeing is completely worthy of some debate), it often feels like Rugby League folk like to take a ... Read More »
Castleford Tigers prop Andy Lynch has sensationally claimed that hooker Daryl Clark can go on and become the best No. 9 in the world, and has backed him to go on the Four Nations tour at the end of this season. Clark – who has been heavily linked with a move away from the club – has been in sensational ... Read More »
There is speculation building that Wigan Warriors could be set to swoop for another of their former players, just weeks after Joel Tomkins made a sensational return to the club from Rugby Union side Saracens. Thomas Leuluai won a host of honours with the Warriors during his time in England, before leaving to head back to the NRL in 2012. ... Read More »
Salford Red Devils star Kevin Locke admits it was an easy decision to move across the world and sign for the club, admitting he is incredibly happy to be here. Locke arrived in England last week after a turbulent ending to his time in New Zealand with the Vodafone Warriors, after he fell out with coach Matt Elliott about his ... Read More »
Widnes Vikings have tied down another of their squad members for 2015 and beyond, after Hep Cahill became the latest squad member to sign a new contract with the club. The 27-year-old has signed on with Denis Betts’ side until the end of the 2016 season, and although injuries have affected his form this year, he insists he can’t wait ... Read More »
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats prop Nick Scruton has bullishly claimed that the team don’t see a loss coming, as they prepare for their fifth game under the stewardship of new coach James Webster this evening. Scruton – who signed a new two-year deal with the club yesterday – will be looking to make it five games unbeaten with Webster as head ... Read More »
Hull KR prop Michael Weyman admits he was disappointed to see boss Craig Sandercock leave the club last week, but claims he is trying to put his emotions to one side and concentrate on his rugby. Sandercock left the club last Thursday, but the Rovers bounced back to beat league leaders St Helens 40-10 in Chris Chester’s first game in ... Read More »
In the latest episode of Rugby League Down South, Ian Ramsdale chats to Rob Purdham, Joey Grima, Joel Wicks and Ian Golden. What’s on this week? 03.45 One of seven inaugural members of the London Broncos Supporters Association Hall of Fame, ROB PURDHAM, fears for his former club. 31.00 Ever-positive LONDON BRONCOS head coach JOEY GRIMA saying things are challenging ... Read More »
GARETH WALKER, the editor of Rugby League World magazine, celebrates a wonderful milestone in the magazine’s history. This month marks the 400th issue of Rugby League World’s long and illustrious history. Just over 38 years ago the first ever Open Rugby, as it was then, was published by Harry Edgar to try and push the sport he and many others loved, ... Read More »
Castleford Tigers head coach Daryl Powell insists there will be more fresh faces coming into the club before the start of next season, after he completed the signing of a second NRL star earlier this week. After Junior Moors signed up last month, the Tigers swooped for experienced half-back Ben Roberts to bolster their ranks, and offset the departure of ... Read More »
Wests Tigers and former Huddersfield Giants star Liam Fulton has been forced into retirement at the age of just 29, after repeated head knocks have cruelly ended his career. Fulton has suffered repeated concussion incidents this year – in a story strikingly similar to that of former Bradford Bulls man Shontayne Hape – and after worrying signs emerged such as ... Read More »
Rugby League World hits a noticeable landmark this month – its 400th edition, and you can read it online now! Just over 38 years ago the first ever Open Rugby, as it was then, was published by Harry Edgar to try and push the sport he and many others loved, but felt was under appreciated. Almost four decades on, and ... Read More »
Rugby League World Magazine publishes its 400th issue on 11th July 2014. To celebrate this landmark occasion we’ve gathered together for the first time in one place every single front cover since the mag began life 38 years ago as Open Rugby. Scroll down the page to view the gallery and click on a cover to view the enlarged image. ... Read More »
Leeds Rhinos and England Rugby League star Jamie Jones-Buchanan has interviewed many of the leading personalities in the game for Rugby League World over the last five years, all in his own inimitable style. A host of fellow players, plus referees, TV presenters, club officials and even a couple of Team GB’s London 2012 Olympic medallists have all had the ... Read More »
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