Rugby League World Editorial: First published in Issue 435 (July 2017) It’s a brave individual who still dares to stick their neck out and make a prediction on anything these days, in an age where today’s dead cert is tomorrow’s dead duck. In a world where so called ‘expert’ opinion counted for anything, Hillary Clinton would be President of the…
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Page XIII: Fun & Games in Toronto
Rugby League World Editorial: First published in Issue 434 (June 2017) Have you ever met an optimistic Rugby League fan? Don’t tell me that’s an oxymoron, they must be out there somewhere! Perhaps it’s our default setting, but Rugby League folk do seem to have a penchant for the gloomy outlook when analysing our own sport. We demand such high…
Read MorePage XIII: Hide & Seek
Rugby League World Editorial: First published in Issue 433 (May 2017) The world moves so fast these days it is often hard to find time to catch your breath let alone form a considered opinion on something before subsequent events leave you scratching your head wondering if you were right or wrong. Last month I was singing the praises of…
Read MorePage XIII: That’s Entertainment
Rugby League World Editorial: First published in Issue 432 (April 2017) It didn’t really get the fanfare that with hindsight it probably deserved, but the BBC’s decision to live stream games from the early rounds of the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup this year is proving to be one of the most innovative and potentially important breakthroughs to hit Rugby League in…
Read MoreWhat’s inside the new issue of Rugby League World?
It was twenty years ago today… well actually no, it was a lot longer than that since England (or Great Britain) won the Rugby League World Cup, which only adds to the pressure on Wayne Bennett to deliver the goods in Australia later this year. Can he do it? We’ve asked a bunch of experts for their views; see if…
Read MorePage XIII: Only A Northern Song?
Rugby League World Editorial: First published in Issue 431 (March 2017) Look, let me start by saying I have nothing whatsoever against Johnny Vegas. I’ve seen him on QI amongst other things on the telly; I get it, I understand his schtick. I’ve even laughed, occasionally. And it’s nice that he’s a reasonably well known celebrity and he likes Rugby…
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Rugby League Back Chat – Episode 6
Dave Woods presents the sixth episode of Rugby League Back Chat from the Arc in Leeds featuring Martyn Sadler, editor of League Express, Chris Irvine of The Times and Garry Schofield OBE. [embedplusvideo height=”367″ width=”600″ editlink=”http://bit.ly/1QBBOLL” standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/3U2XthfSQLU?fs=1″ vars=”ytid=3U2XthfSQLU&width=600&height=367&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=0&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=¬es=” id=”ep8776″ /]
Read MoreTetley’s Challenge Cup draw produces compelling ties
The enduring appeal of Rugby League’s oldest and most prestigious competition, the Tetley’s Challenge Cup was highlighted on Wednesday night (January 8) when the first round draw was conducted live on BBC radio. Forty four clubs will begin the journey that concludes with the final at Wembley on Saturday August 23 when they contest an compelling first round over the…
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