Author: John Davidson
Countries demand changes to International Rugby League governance
A GROUP of 16 nations has sent an official letter to International Rugby League (IRL) and European Rugby League (ERL) demanding changes to the global…
‘This squad can do anything’: Ben Reynolds believes Challenge Cup glory is just start for Leigh Leopards
BEN REYNOLDS believes that winning the Challenge Cup can be just the beginning for Leigh Leopards. Leigh are enjoying a remarkable first season back in…
Wigan Warriors’ Ian Lenagan calls to scrap Magic Weekend and predicts number of ‘Grade A’ clubs under IMG
WIGAN WARRIORS owner Ian Lenagan wants to see Magic Weekend scrapped and remains confident about Rugby League’s future with IMG at the helm. Magic Weekend…
Tom Johnstone sets sights on Super League title with Catalans Dragons
TOM JOHNSTONE insists that Catalans Dragons expect success and are gunning for their inaugural Super League title this year. New signing Johnstone has joined the…
‘We’re an ambitious club’: Willie Peters on Hull KR’s targets
WILLIE PETERS says Hull KR are moving in the right direction off the field and the players now need to match that on the field….
To rebrand or not to rebrand!
RUGBY LEAGUE COMMERCIAL Chairman Frank Slevin says the sport has under-delivered in terms of its potential and reach and must do more to transform its…
‘We fell short on the biggest stage’: George Williams on ‘heartbroken’ England
GEORGE WILLIAMS says England didn’t play how they wanted to in the World Cup semi-final and “probably got what we deserved” in their loss to…
Australia will continue to ‘soak up’ hostile English crowds says James Tedesco
JAMES TEDESCO says the Kangaroos are used to playing in front of hostile crowds in England and expect to have little support in the World…
‘We deserved a lot more’ says Mike Cooper as he admits England career is over
MIKE COOPER believes England deserved a lot more after suffering a heart-breaking World Cup semi-final loss to Samoa in London. The hosts were eliminated from…
‘No one to blame but ourselves’: Herbie Farnworth admits England let themselves down
HERBIE FARNWORTH says set completion and errors cost England after losing 27-26 in golden point extra-time to Samoa and being knocked out of the World…