Author: Phil Hodgson
Student Leagues structure revealed for 2025-26
THE Student Rugby League in 2025-26 will comprise seven divisions, headed by a National League. The top tier will swing into action on Wednesday, October…
How the final NCL Division Three round will unfold
HAS there ever been a tighter climax to any campaign in the history of British Rugby League than what is in store on Saturday in…
Women’s Amateur Rugby League Association officials appointed
SEVERAL Women’s Amateur Rugby League Association officials were re-elected at last week’s annual general meeting. Amanda Wigglesworth (media and vice-chair), Karen Lewis (treasurer), Kelly Darragh…
Oulton Raiders mourn club stalwart Les Wigglesworth
OULTON RAIDERS and the wider Rugby League community are in mourning for Les Wigglesworth, who died aged 81 on Friday, August 22 after a long…
Newsome Panthers claim Holliday Cup
NEWSOME PANTHERS lifted the HOLLIDAY CUP with an 18-8 victory over ALMONDBURY SPARTANS in Friday’s final at Laund Hill. Will Smith, Levell Lewis and Joe…
BARLA National Cup semi-final line-up confirmed
HOLDERS Thatto Heath and 2024 runners-up Orrell St James have been paired in this year’s semi-finals. The sides will meet at Thatto’s St Helens base,…
West win Scottish Origin fixture
WEST beat East 58-24 in Saturday’s Scottish Origin fixture. The East side consisted of players from Edinburgh Eagles and Forth Valley, while West comprised players…
Heworth extend winning run at Wigan St Patricks
THERE is no change to the First Division table following HEWORTH’S 22-14 victory at WIGAN ST PATRICKS in Saturday’s only fixture in the NCL. The…
Scotland Rugby League chief reports positive progress at end of season
THE Scotland RL, which will stage an East v West Origin game on Saturday 23 August at Biggar RUFC, has consolidated nicely in 2025, climaxing…
Leeds & District League reunion in December
THE next annual reunion of the Leeds & District League will take place on its now-traditional slot of the penultimate Friday of November – and,…