Author: James Gordon
Swinton Lions release squad numbers for 2026
SWINTON LIONS have revealed their squad numbers for 2026, along with new playing kits including a navy blue home shirt which celebrates the 100th anniversary…
Rochdale Hornets see positives in Championship fixture list
ROCHDALE HORNETS are staying positive about the new merged Championship competition, despite the quirks of the fixture format. Hornets start the season with a trip…
Swinton Lions eager for St Helens test after bright pre-season start
SWINTON LIONS coach Paul Wood says they are in a much stronger position than this time last year after another pre-season date was added to…
Widnes Vikings want to launch new academy
WIDNES VIKINGS have revealed their intention to apply for an Elite Academy for the 2027 season. The Vikings terminated their previous Academy set-up, which brought…
Contracts for 2025 ‘honoured in full’ insist under-fire North Wales Crusaders
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS insist they have honoured all player contracts for 2025 amid reports that their squad are refusing to train after not being paid…
Micky Higham impressed with Swinton Lions’ pre-season start
SWINTON LIONS assistant coach Micky Higham has been impressed with the start to pre-season, ahead of their warm-up game at North Wales Crusaders on Sunday,…
Rochdale Hornets’ drive for income key to progress
ROCHDALE HORNETS have emphasised their focus on sustainability in the latest commercial update from director Carl Halstead. Match and player sponsorship, digital sponsorship and season…
Barrow Raiders’ Paul Crarey up for ‘Citizen of the Year’ award
BARROW RAIDERS coach Paul Crarey has been nominated for the town’s citizen of the year award. The all-time club record holder for the number of…
Ex-player keen to drive Widnes Vikings forward as general manager
WIDNES VIKINGS general manager Tim Holmes is building towards the first game of 2026. The former Widnes player was appointed in October, returning to the…
Wales prop Gavin Bennion announces immediate retirement
WALES international prop Gavin Bennion has decided to retire from rugby league, so won’t be part of the North Wales Crusaders squad for 2026. Bennion,…