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  1. Must admit, I’d never heard of either of the darts ‘stars’ who did the Challenge Cup quarter-final draw earlier this week. Mind you, I’m only really interested in sport...
  2. Nothing about a programme (of any description) in the club website ‘gameday guide’ for the Good Friday derby with Halifax. https://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/article/2409/gameday-guide-|-bradford-bulls-vs-halifax-panthers
  3. Very good, 33-page programme, platformed by calameo.com, from the NCL's Woolston Rovers. This is their issue for a 23/3 fixture with Division One rivals Hull Dockers. Downloadable, for free, from Rovers' socials. Unfortunately, it is digital only.
  4. It is. The Peter Rush tribute section aside, it doesn't give the impression of being a one-off. I guess elements of a template are now in place if they decide on further issues.
  5. I was told, this afternoon, by one of the women in Spotland Stadium's reception, Hornets might consider issuing programmes regularly again, if sales of this 'one-off' - a 32-pager, £3 - were good.
  6. 377 at Midlands Hurricanes versus Newcastle Thunder this afternoon.
  7. Just in from a pulsating game at Spotland Stadium, where Hunslet came back from 0-10 down to edge League One rivals Rochdale Hornets 26-24. Only 448 present. A thriller that deserved a bigger audience.
  8. Midlands Hurricanes have confirmed their third programme (£3) of the season, for tomorrow's visit of Newcastle Thunder. Assume this is produced by Curtis Sport, one of the club's sponsors:
  9. The FA Cup has been in serious decline for years. Attendances in the rounds before the quarter-finals are not what they used to be. Even many non-league clubs no longer treat the FA Cup seriously, mimicking Premier and Football League clubs by naming 'shadow' teams and reducing admission prices in an attempt to attract a reasonable crowd. The FA Trophy has become a joke. Indeed, the FA Vase - for smaller non-league clubs - is the only major football knockout competition still treated with respect by all who enter.
  10. Thanks for the gen. Ticket purchased. By coincidence, the last time I saw Hornets at Spotland, in August 2021, was a League 1 game against Hunslet, who landed a penalty, from near the touchline, after the hooter had sounded, to secure a 34-34 draw. Absolute belter of a match. Remains the highest scoring draw I've witnessed in rugby league since my first game in 1975.
  11. And kick-off has been brought forward to 12.30. Otherwise, as you were.
  12. Worth noting that during his time as coach at York, Phil Lowe steered the Wasps to the semi-finals of the 1983-84 Challenge Cup then, the following season, guided his men to promotion to Division One, behind champions Swinton and runners-up Salford. BBC Radio York is to broadcast, on Tuesday, March 26 (6pm), a celebration of that York run to the Challenge Cup's last four.
  13. Hull KR tweeted a montage earlier today:
  14. Obituary posted on hullkr.com: Hull KR are deeply saddened to announce one of our greatest Robins, Phil Lowe has passed away at the age of 74. The club extends it’s heartfelt condolences to Phil’s family and friends at this difficult time. Phil Lowe was, quite simply, the finest running second row forward the game of rugby league has seen. At his devastating best, the sight of “Lowey”, his legs pumping with his characteristically high knee action and powering him through defences, thrilled his supporters and at the same time struck fear into would-be defenders. Phil was born in Hull in January 1950, signing for Rovers from Jervis Youth Club on his 16th birthday. A former Hull and Yorkshire schoolboys’ captain, he quickly progressed through Rovers’ Juniors and ‘A’ teams into the first team, where he made his debut on 4 March 1967. He earned a regular second-row place the following season, when he appeared in 44 of the 49 matches. At 6’2”, he was very tall for this era, and he possessed a powerful physique and considerable pace. Phil was the youngest member of the victorious 1970 Great Britain tour party to Australasia, and although he did not play in the historic series against the Aussies, he was able to work one-to-one on his game with coach Johnny Whiteley. Whiteley had tried to sign Phil for Hull FC before he joined Rovers, and was a great admirer – “He had physique and speed – a natural athlete – you could see that he was destined for success,” Whiteley said. He played 12 games for Great Britain and five for England, helping Great Britain to victory in the 1972 World Cup final. In 1972/73, Phil enjoyed his most prolific try-scoring season, scoring 26 tries to beat Bill Sandham’s 60-year old club record for a forward. The following year, he emigrated to Australia to spend three years with top Aussie club Manly Warringah – now the Sea Eagles. He scored 25 tries in 72 games for Manly, including their only try in their 1976 Grand Final success over Parramatta. Phil returned to Craven Park in October 1976 and was a regular member of the side until his retirement in 1983. Still at his peak when he returned, he had, whilst in Australia, added to his game by developing into a top class cover-tackler. He made a huge contribution to the 1978/79 championship success with 24 tries in 37 appearances. In all, Phil made 418 appearances for the Robins, sixth in the club’s all-time list, and his 179 tries were bettered only by Roger Millward and Steve Hartley. He had a total of 36 second row partners with Rovers, but will always be remembered for his partnership with Paul Rose, as the two complemented each other’s games perfectly. In the course of his career, he played in a record five finals against the Black & Whites, finishing on the winning side on three occasions, including in 1980 at Wembley. After his retirement from playing, Phil had a short spell coaching at York before two spells with the Robins as a director, serving as club chairman between 1992 and 1994 and more recently as football director. Hull KR Owner, Neil Hudgell paid tribute to one of the club’s greatest players: ‘“Phil was an extraordinary man. A one-off. “He achieved everything in the sport, being a Grand Final winner on both sides of the world. He was decorated for his country many times over. Phil did it with modesty and humility. He was my hero when growing up around the sport in the 1970’s. “The sight of Phil Lowe in full flight was something no one who witnessed it will ever forget. “He became a very good friend of mine over the last 20 years, we made many great memories together. He was always direct and to the point, but had a very kind heart. He was respected everywhere. “I won’t forget our last trip down under. He met Rob Crossland and I off the quay at Manly and took us in the Steyne Hotel, his local. He was still revered there some 40 years after hanging up his boots. “Phil will be greatly missed by his very many friends. A true red and white, Hull KR has lost a legend, and part of its fabric."
  15. To collate what I think we know, as of 25/3 (any help filling the blanks and/or corrections appreciated): Super League/Challenge Cup Printed programme: Leeds (48pp, £4, 250 for sale on matchday, £75 season subscription and £4+P&P individual match copies through Ignition Sports Media), Leigh (68pp, £3.50, individual match copies through MatchDayCreative), Warrington (32pp, £70 season subscription and £3+P&P individual match copies through Ignition Sports Media), Wigan (76pp, £4, individual match copies through MatchDayCreative). Digital programme: Leeds (48pp, free, available only to 2024 club members), Leigh (through MatchDayCreative), London (scan a barcode at the stadium), St Helens ('Saints and Proud', free to download via zeeon.co.uk), Warrington (32pp, free), Wigan (76pp, £3, PDF, through MatchDayCreative). Printed magazine: Castleford ('Roar', £2, monthly, in-season only). Printed teamsheet: Salford (available from the stadium's main reception). Nothing: Huddersfield, Hull FC, Hull KR. To be confirmed: Catalans. Championship/1895 Cup/Challenge Cup Printed programme: Barrow (£2), Sheffield (£3), Swinton (£3), York (£3, league games only, with a "limited" print run). Digital programme: York (league and 1895 Cup). Printed teamsheet: Bradford (free, available from the stadium bars), Dewsbury (free, from the club office), Doncaster (free, available, from 2pm, in the stadium restaurant and on the concourse), Featherstone (free). Nothing: Batley (possibly a printed teamsheet available), Halifax, Wakefield, Widnes. To be confirmed: Toulouse, Whitehaven. League One/1895 Cup/Challenge Cup Printed programme: Midlands ('Eye of the Storm', £3, free with a 2024 Storm Card). Printed magazine: North Wales ('The Crusader', £2, monthly, available from the stadium fanzone). Printed teamsheet: Hunslet (free), Keighley (free, available from the club shop), Rochdale (available only in 'hospitality'). Digital magazine: Keighley ('Pride', monthly, 26pp, free), North Wales ('The Crusader', £2, monthly). Nothing: Cornwall, Newcastle, Oldham, Workington. Note: for the 17/3 League One game with Cornwall, Keighley printed 40 copies of their monthly magazine (a digital version was offered also), but they were available only in 'hospitality'. It seems printed copies of 'Pride' can be reserved, for non-'hospitality' attendees, by emailing the club. Note: for the 24/3 League One game with Hunslet, Rochdale Hornets issued a one-off printed programme (32pp, £3) in memory of their late player, director and chairman, Peter Rush. World Club Challenge @ Wigan Printed programme: £8 (copies through MatchDayCreative). Pre-Season Friendlies Printed programme: Leeds (32pp, £3, copies through Ignition Sports Media). Printed teamsheet: Bradford (free, available from club shop and tea bars), Doncaster (free, available, from 2pm, in stadium restaurant and on the concourse), Featherstone (free). Testimonials Printed programme: James Donaldson, Leeds v Hull KR, 4/2/24 (32pp, £3, through Ignition Sports Media). Printed brochure: Scott Taylor, Hull FC (£5). Amateurs Challenge Cup Printed programme: Clock Face (24pp, £1), Doncaster Toll Bar (8pp, £3, w/a), Fryston (4pp, £1), Leigh MR (£3, w/a), Lock Lane (8pp, 50p), Lowca (4pp, £3, w/a), Orrell St James (8pp, £1), Royal Air Force (4pp, free). Printed teamsheet: Stanningley (£4, w/a), Thatto Heath (free, colour). Digital programme: Royal Navy (7pp, free), Thatto Heath (16pp, free). National Conference League Printed programme: Clock Face (24pp, £1), Dewsbury Celtic, Dewsbury Moor (24pp, £2.50, w/a), Distington, Egremont (12pp, £3, w/a), Ellenborough (£3, w/a), Hensingham (£3, w/a), Heworth, Hunslet (26pp, £2), Leigh Miners (£3, w/a), Lock Lane (8pp, 50p), Millom, Pilkington (£3, w/a), Seaton (£3, w/a), Skirlaugh, Stanningley (£1), Thornhill (£2), Wath Brow (£4, w/a), York Acorn (12pp, £3, w/a). Digital programme: Egremont (free to download, post-match, from the club's socials), Hunslet (available, free, via the club's socials, usually the day before the game), Normanton (20pp, free to download, from the club's socials), Oulton (39pp, free to download, from the club's socials), Thatto Heath (16pp, free to download, from the club's socials), West Bowling (9pp, downloadable, free, via the club's socials or from QR codes at the Horsfall Stadium turnstiles or in the clubhouse), Woolston (33pp, free to download, from the club's socials). Nothing: Barrow Island, Bentley, Beverley, Crosfields, Drighlington, East Leeds, Featherstone Lions, Hull Dockers, Kells, Milford, Myton, Oldham SA, Shaw Cross, Siddal, Wigan St Judes. To be confirmed: Ince RB, Leigh East, Rochdale Mayfield, Saddleworth, Waterhead, West Hull, Wigan SP. Regional Leagues To be confirmed. Women Super League Digital programme: York. To be confirmed: Barrow, Featherstone, Huddersfield, Leeds, St Helens, Warrington, Wigan.
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