Author: Gareth Walker
Challenge Cup disappointment in Betfred League 1
When the RFL issued a press release last Friday at noon, it brought plenty of welcome news for clubs outside the top flight. Definite start…
Jones-Bishop targets Jamaican World Cup spot
Ben Jones-Bishop has several reasons for wanting to return to the field in 2021 – including lining up alongside his brother in the World Cup….
Mata’utia’s brotherly love
Peter Mata’utia has echoed brother Sione’s prediction that the pair’s Super League clashes this year will be fiery. The duo clashed on five occasions in…
Championship Focus: U-Knighting a club
Gareth Walker gains an insight into York’s latest initiative with the club’s supporters There aren’t many sports where you would get a group of fans…
Fonua hails Hodgson impact
Mahe Fonua says that new Hull FC coach Brett Hodgson is already having an impact at the club as the pair renew their working relationship….
Championship Focus: Young players still looking for a 2021 club
The last 12 months have brought plenty of uncertainty to most people’s lives, and for a cluster of Rugby League players, that continues. Those concerned…
Thornley wired for Super League return
Leigh Centurions centre Iain Thornley is eager to grab the Centurions’ unexpected shot back in Super League this year with both hands. John Duffy’s squad…
Wigan really wanted me, says Bateman
John Bateman says he would encourage English players to follow his path into the NRL, but only once they’ve established themselves in Super League. Bateman…
Championship Focus: Survival of the fittest
Gareth Walker ponders what lies ahead for non-Super League clubs if TV money disappears 2021 is perhaps the most crucial year for the future of…
McManus hails heroic players
St Helens Chairman Eamonn McManus says Super League’s players should take significant credit for having helped to keep the sport going during a traumatic 2020…
