Author: Mike Simpson
Meet the Brazilian couple playing in Australia after Rugby League World Cup appearances
Meet two women from Brazil who gave up everything they had at home to pursue the dream of playing rugby league in Australia. IF you…
How Italy chief is planning to put country back on the rugby league map
Orazio D’Arro, president of the Italian Rugby League Federation explains why he believes that despite a current lack of international fixtures, the Azzuri still have…
Adrian Vowles recalls journey from remote cattle farm to Man of Steel with Castleford Tigers
From humble beginnings in a remote part of Australia, Adrian Vowles went on to carve out a remarkable rugby league career that included Origin and…
Meet the California-born speedster who won NRL’s Vegas combine and a shot in Australia
It was only by chance that Marcaya Bailous started playing rugby league at all, but now she’s played at international level for the USA and…
‘I lost count of how many times I was knocked out’: The ex-Aussie star now suffering from CTE
As a player, Brett Horsnell took all the physical blows you might expect on a rugby league pitch, but he now believes it has had…
How Chile are helping to keep the rugby league flame alive in South America
Nick Doberer is a man on a mission to encourage more players of Chilean heritage to represent their country and hopefully inspire people in Chile…
Meet the Brisbane Broncos teen sensation who swapped cheerleading and athletics for rugby league
Having already exceeded expectations since taking up the game of rugby league, Brisbane Broncos academy teen sensation India Seeto is a star in the making….
Former Australia, Origin and Wigan star Gene Miles on the highs, lows and fallouts of his great career
A State of Origin and Kangaroos legend, who also enjoyed a successful stint with Wigan in the 1990s, Gene Miles looks back with pride on…
Inside the growth of Rugby League in Malta
Since its foundation in 2004, Maltese rugby league has continued to grow, and Pat Galea, one of the players who was there at the beginning,…
Steele Retchless recalls London Broncos’ halcyon days competing with Super League’s best
As London Broncos return to Super League in 2024, we catch up with one of their greatest past players, Steele Retchless, for a trip down…
