Author: Mike Simpson
‘I knew nothing about Bradford’: Cult hero Tahi Reihana’s long journey to the Bulls
Tahi Reihana admits he knew nothing about Bradford before agreeing to join the Bulls from Perth Western Reds in 1997, but it was a decision…
‘They treated us like rock stars’: Dane O’Hara looks back on special Hull FC career
Dane O’Hara became a folk hero at Hull FC as part of a black and whites side that achieved great success in the early 1980s,…
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…
