Author: Ash Hope
The Hull bus – heading to an unlikely destination
At this point, you would be typically confronted with another ‘Sent to Coventry’ headline, but we will spare the clichés this time around. That would…
Warrington Wolves launch ‘Donate a Ticket’ scheme for key workers
Warrington Wolves have launched a scheme to celebrate the role of all key workers, during the COVID-19 crisis, allowing fans to ‘Donate a Ticket’ for…
The Self-Isolation Chronicles: Oldham
1. The club once trialled two American Footballers. In 1971, Chris Macedo and Sam Moore signed as triallists for Oldham and played a few games…
The Self-Isolation Chronicles: Wigan Warriors
1. Wayne Bennett backed out of a deal to coach the club. Former Wigan chairman Maurice Lindsay later revealed how, in 1999, legendary Australian coach…
Adam Vrahnos – the amateur playing lawyer on his way to the World Cup
There aren’t many internationals playing in the NCL, and there certainly aren’t many lawyers either, but Adam Vrahnos’ signing with Rochdale Mayfield is a real…
The Self-Isolation Chronicles: Leeds Rhinos.
1. Luke Gale once scored a drop goal to beat Hull FC 1-0. A bit more of a football score for the first one here….
The Self-Isolation Chronicles: Wakefield Trinity
1. Jacob Miller was forced to deliver his own baby. Jacob Miller has delivered a lot during his career, namely a 51-metre drop goal at…
The Self-Isolation Chronicles: Warrington Wolves
1. Blake Austin coached a team of troublemakers to glory. The star Warrington halfback was the protagonist for Rugby League’s real-life version of the Mighty…
Emil Borggren: The Danish international who trialled for Toronto Wolfpack
With cold winters, upmost pride in a red and white flag and a humble Rugby League Federation to assist in their development, Canada really feels…
Joe Eichner’s New York State Of Mind
Alicia Keys called it the ‘concrete jungle where dreams are made of’ and Frank Sinatra wanted to ‘be a part of it.’ New York, that…