Author: Gareth Walker
Cumbria’s Championship trio something to savour in 2022
Gareth Walker relishes the prospect of three Cumbrian clubs in the Championship next year Workington Town’s play-off final win over Doncaster completed a major 2021…
Rugby League Raw: Two experienced voices outline the strength of Rugby League in League 1
The future and funding of Betfred League 1 is a hot topic at present, especially among those clubs that will play in the bottom division…
The grand finale: a look ahead to the Betfred Championship promotion decider
It’s the showdown that many had predicted from the early weekends of the Betfred Championship season. Toulouse Olympique and Featherstone Rovers will meet in France…
Strength through adversity: Barrow Raiders’ promotion campaign
Gareth Walker reflects on Barrow Raiders’ promotion campaign with coach Paul Crarey Paul Crarey is more than happy to sit back and watch the Betfred…
Are League 1 clubs being left to wither?
Gareth Walker hears the concerns of clubs in Rugby League’s third tier Coventry Bears’ founder and owner Alan Robinson was unequivocal when he went public…
Third tier clubs concern over funding cuts
There is a growing concern and frustration among Betfred League 1 clubs about the level of funding cuts that will be applied by the RFL…
Two horse race: Can anyone prevent a Toulouse-Featherstone showdown for the Championship title?
Can anybody stop Toulouse Olympique and Featherstone Rovers contesting this year’s Betfred Championship Grand Final? On the evidence of the vast majority of the season…
Gareth Walker looks at an intriguing run-in for the third tier
Betfred League 1 is building towards a fascinating and dramatic climax. An early disclaimer – this piece was written prior to last weekend’s matches for…
Crusaders conquering new frontiers
Gareth Walker looks into North Wales’ home move to Colwyn Bay with Andy Mousdale Amid all the surprises and successes in Betfred League 1 this…
Safe Haven for Gary Charlton
Whitehaven coach Gary Charlton talks about his side’s progress in 2021 When Covid hit the Championship last season, Whitehaven were at the foot of the…