Author: Phil Hodgson
Egremont Rangers, Kells and Dewsbury Celtic among pre-season winners
JAK CONWAY raced over for four tries as EGREMONT RANGERS, of the National Conference League First Division, beat Division Two outfit HENSINGHAM 44-24 in the…
Talking Grassroots: Who will be in contention for BARLA National Cup?
THE road to glory starts on Saturday, when 24 teams take their first steps on the BARLA National Cup trail. Another four have byes at…
Farnley Falcons win Women’s Amateur Challenge Cup as Mirfield lift Plate
WOMEN’S AMATEUR RUGBY LEAGUE ASSOCIATION FINALS DAY CHALLENGE CUP FARNLEY FALCONS 16 WIGAN ST JUDES 14 PHIL HODGSON, Millennium Stadium, Featherstone, Sunday A SENSATIONAL solo…
New boys Keighley Albion among winners in National Conference League warm-up games
THERE appeared to be little respect for higher-league status in several of Saturday’s warm-up games. Many teams will be heading into serious action next month,…
Talking Grassroots: BARLA National Cup in better health as interest grows
IT seems some time since the BARLA National Cup involved enough teams to make it a truly meaningful competition. From memory, the number of entrants…
BARLA National Cup entrants confirmed as first-round draw made
THERE will be 28 teams in the BARLA National Cup. Holders Thatto Heath Crusaders were given a testing home derby against St Helens neighbours Haresfinch…
Women’s Amateur Rugby League finals this Sunday at Featherstone
THE Women’s Amateur Rugby League Association’s big finals day is taking place this Sunday rather than on the traditional Easter Sunday slot. Featherstone Rovers’ Millennium…
Wales Junior Origin continues in Cardiff
THE Wales Youth and Junior Origin series between East and West, which involves fixtures at Under 16 and Under 14 level, continues this Saturday. Two…
Draws made for first rounds of BARLA National Youth & Junior Cups
THE draws have been made for the first rounds of the 2025 BARLA National Youth & Junior Cups at Under 18s, Under 16s and Under…
Talking Grassroots: Hull and Cumbria leagues suffer for their geographical isolation
WHAT do Hull and Cumbria (particularly Barrow) have in common? Answer: They’re geographical outposts. And I wonder how relevant that fact is to issues that…