Author: Phil Hodgson
Wigan St Judes stalwart Joe Fitzsimmons set for council honour
WIGAN ST JUDES stalwart Joe Fitzsimmons will be honoured by the Wigan Council later this month. He will be feted at the Believe Sports Awards…
Talking Grassroots: National League reaches the business end
UNUSUALLY (this is Rugby League, after all) I was able to pen the following passage last Friday, a full eight days before the games to…
Wales set for Wheelchair World Cup warm-up match
A STRONG ten-player squad, half of whom are full internationals, will play the Wales Wheelchair team on Saturday as part of final preparations for the…
South of England name train-on squad
SOUTH OF ENGLAND coach Jamie Jones has confirmed his train-on squad ahead of three forthcoming games. The Oxford Cavaliers boss will take his team, who…
London junior awards presented
SOME of the leading talents in the London Junior League were presented with player of the year awards for the 2026 season during the half-time…
National Leagues round-up: Egremont Rangers seal play-off spot
EGREMONT RANGERS withstood a rousing rally from 20 points down by hosts WIGAN ST PATRICKS, holding out for a 20-18 victory which hoists the Cumbrians…
Talking Grassroots: Salute the Air Force, double champions
LET’S all salute the Royal Air Force. The Blue Bombers have topped the 2026 Military Inter-Services table following the 36-26 result between the British Army…
Second BARLA National Cup semi-final set for Friday
THE second semi-final of the 2026 BARLA National Cup will take place this weekend – with a berth in the decider at Castleford Tigers’ OneBore…
Veteran journalist made life member of Barrow League
VETERAN journalist Paddy McAteer has been hailed by the Barrow & District League for his phenomenal contribution to the grassroots game in south Cumbria. McAteer…
College Rugby League season begins on Wednesday
THREE attractive fixtures will kick-start the 2026/27 College Rugby League season on Wednesday (September 30). Reigning champions Warrington Development Academy host Furness Raiders while in…
