Author: Michael O'Hare
Darren Lockyer details London Broncos’ long-term plans
London Broncos may have missed the cut for Super League in 2026, but under new ownership with rugby league legend Darren Lockyer at the helm,…
What did we learn from England’s Ashes series defeat?
It’s the hope that kills you every time, but deep down we always knew what was coming. Michael O’Hare searches for the positives amongst the…
London Rugby League Foundation fighting the good fight in the capital
No one would claim it is easy building interest in rugby league in London, but the results are worthwhile and Richard Jones, chair of the…
What would an Ashes series win do for English rugby league?
It’s been a long time between drinks when it comes to celebrating an Ashes series victory over Australia, but beyond champagne corks popping at Headingley…
How to reduce blow-out scores in rugby league and give underdogs a chance
MICK O’HARE joins in the debate about how to cut down blowout scores in Rugby League. IN this newspaper’s sister publication, Rugby League World, publisher…
Time Machine: How rugby league rescued England’s first black international sportsman
Our time machine travels back to the early 1900s to uncover the fascinating story of a history-making cross-coder. RUGBY LEAGUE often prides itself on its…
Rugby league parliamentary group leader on cultural divide, game’s profile and lack of honours
David Baines combines his love of rugby league with his role as a Member of Parliament to speak up for the game in the corridors…
The 10 most iconic rugby league Ashes games
IT’S a contest with a full 117 years of history behind it – the first Rugby League Ashes test was played on 12th December, 1908….
Replace England with Great Britain, try harder to form a successful team in London and NRL contempt for World Club Challenge
MICHAEL O’HARE celebrates the history of Ashes Test series between Great Britain and Australia and urges the RFL to think again about replacing Great Britain…
IRL chair Troy Grant on shrinking World Cup, northern hemisphere issues and growing international game
International rugby league seems to be in a constant state of flux. Is it on the rise or in decline? IRL chair Troy Grant gives…