Author: Ash Hope
The Self-Isolation Chronicles: Huddersfield Giants
1. James Gavet married into a hugely successful sporting family. Huddersfield’s James Gavet arrived at the club with a fearsome reputation, emulated by the fact…
Tyson Frizell set for Newcastle Knights
Reports in Australia have emerged that Tyson Frizell is set to sign for Newcastle Knights. The St George Illawarra Dragons forward is understood to have…
St Helens tried to sign Bateman – while he was at Wigan
Canberra Raiders star John Bateman revealed how St Helens had made a serious bid for him, while he was at Wigan Warriors. The 26-year-old was…
Nikau forced to bide his time
Anyone in Rugby League needing a story of resilience to lift spirits, Tyme Nikau can provide you with exactly that. The surname might ring familiar…
The Self-Isolation Chronicles: Catalans Dragons
1. Israel Folau was banned from carrying water. We know there’s a section of supporters who lobbied for Folau to be banned from playing in…
Meet the Australian who found rugby league in Serbia through golf
If it wasn’t for Rugby League, social distancing would have felt even more distant for Red Star Belgrade’s Daniel Watson. The Australian headed for the…
The Self-Isolation Chronicles: Hull KR
1. You’ve been saying Stanley Gene’s name wrong for years. All these years, we’ve been saying Stanley Gene (that’s jean, like Levi’s). You might be…
We’ve found a place where it really is Christmas every day
If you had it in your head that Christmas Island was a fictitious land full of elves and reindeers, you’re not alone. So did I,…
Former Leeds, Sydney and Hull ace looking for Rugby League return
Jordan Tansey revealed he is eyeing a contract for 2020, after the 32-year-old featured for the Yorkshire Legends last week. Tansey last played for Workington…
Ah Van Hailing
Tossed away after the 2018 season, after seven years of service to Widnes Vikings, 31-year-old Patrick Ah Van was staring into the face of the…