Author: Phil Hodgson
RFL send Christmas message to grassroots clubs
THE Rugby Football League has extended a Christmas and New Year message to everyone at the grassroots. Kelly Barrett, head of delivery for the community…
Greece and Norway join European Under 19 Championship
GREECE and Norway are new entrants to the European Under 19 Championship – taking the total number of sides contesting the 2026 title to ten….
Opening fixtures revealed for new National Community Rugby League pyramid
THE Rugby Football League’s community game senior administrator Alan Smith has issued opening fixtures for the National Community Rugby League pyramid system, which will take…
Talking Grassroots: NCL ‘begrudgingly’ back restructure as legal action averted
DO we have closure? After several weeks of absolute turmoil in the men’s amateur game, that might possibly be so. At least that’s as far…
Colchester-based Eastern Rhinos enjoy record year
EASTERN RHINOS are celebrating a successful 2025. The Colchester outfit, whose men’s side play in the Southern Conference League, featured in the Betfred Challenge Cup…
Hereford Harriers join forces with Midlands Hurricanes
HEREFORD HARRIERS Wheelchair Rugby League side have joined forces with Betfred Championship outfit Midlands Hurricanes. The team will, from 2026, operate in the Rugby Football…
RFL awards for committed grassroots volunteers
A NUMBER of highly active and committed volunteers are still cock-a-hoop after being hailed by the Rugby Football League for their sustained contribution to the…
Barrow clubs ‘up in arms’ over ‘ridiculous’ national restructure
GRASSROOTS teams in the Barrow area remain angry over the Rugby Football League’s restructuring proposals, which are due to take effect from next spring. Former…
Talking Grassroots: Success of NCRL initiative is firmly on RFL’s shoulders
THE fracas over the Rugby Football League’s plans to introduce its National Community Rugby League (NCRL) initiative continues. Open-age competitions particularly affected by the RFL’s…
‘Future of great clubs is on the line’ warns NCL
THE National Conference League continues to contemplate legal action against the Rugby Football League, which plans to restructure the amateur men’s game next spring under…