Author: Martyn Sadler
A Christmas present that Salford fans will appreciate
I would like to wish a Merry Christmas to everyone who visits the Totalrl.com website. I’m sure there will be some Rugby League presents filling…
Talking Rugby League: Hull KR have a TV treat in store
I WAS delighted to be invited last Wednesday to the University of Hull to witness Willie Peters receiving a Doctorate of Letters from the University…
Final Whistle: Uninspiring 2026 World Cup draw isn’t good enough
HOW MUCH are you looking forward to next year’s Rugby League World Cup in the southern hemisphere? After the ARLC’s recent release of the fixture…
St Helens’ Harry Robertson wins Albert Goldthorpe Rookie of the Year
BEFORE the beginning of the season young St Helens star Harry Robertson had played nine Super League games for his club, which on our definition…
Talking Rugby League: Can Salford be successfully revived?
WILL the Salford club spring back to life on Wednesday, when the RFL is expected to announce which of three consortia will be awarded the…
Final Whistle: Give NRL a Welsh challenge to show they’re serious
THE MOST striking thing about the month of November has not been the disappointing result of the Ashes series but the extraordinary success of the…
Talking Rugby League: Will the Championship deliver amid off-field issues?
IT was a great relief to see the Championship fixtures published last Tuesday and, in many respects, it was an even bigger relief to see…
Talking Rugby League: What is the IRL playing at?
WHY is Troy Grant, the Chairman of International Rugby League (IRL), pursuing the RFL for what he alleges is an unpaid debt from the last…
Talking Rugby League: Does anyone benefit from Hull KR’s start at York Knights?
THE Super League fixtures were released last week and the Championship fixtures will be released tomorrow (Tuesday). All the fixtures are live on our website…
Talking Rugby League: Can new-look World Cup deliver?
“THREE tournaments, 14 nations, 26 teams, 53 matches, 31 days – the most competitive, ambitious and anticipated Rugby League World Cup will be played across…