Author: Phil Hodgson
NCL Premier Division round-up: Leigh Miners Rangers relegated
LEIGH MINERS RANGERS are relegated. The first major issue of the National Conference League season was resolved on Saturday when the Miners lost at YORK…
NCL Division One round-up: Ince Rose Bridge dramatically beat Stanningley
THE game between leaders WIGAN ST JUDES and bottom side WOOLSTON ROVERS went according to the formbook as Judes prevailed 70-16, with Conner Parkinson and…
NCL Division Two round-up: Skirlaugh and Thornhill Trojans boost survival hopes
THE battle to avoid relegation is intensifying. While ELLENBOROUGH and Hull Dockers appear to be doomed, SKIRLAUGH and Thornhill Trojans are putting real pressure on…
NCL Division Three round-up: Saddleworth Rangers take advantage as Millom stun Bentley
SADDLEWORTH RANGERS are second in the tightly-contested table after completing a double over Leigh East, winning 32-16. The Pennine side, bidding to avoid a fourth…
Reflections from this year’s Student Four Nations
ENGLAND Universities team manager David Butler can take plenty of positives from the recent Student Four Nations competition in which his side, coached by Adam…
Talking Grassroots: Air Forces tournament providing real interest
THE wonderful county of Lincolnshire will provide the backdrop to what should be a tremendous match on Thursday. It isn’t particularly noted for Rugby League,…
Castleford Tigers to host Joe Westerman testimonial legends game with host of famous names
CASTLEFORD TIGERS are to host a game between a Joe Westerman Legends side and a Talk Your Walk Foundation Polynesian Legends team on Saturday (July…
NCL Premier Division round-up: West Bowling dramatically beat leaders Siddal
A LAST-MINUTE field-goal by Harry Williams, landed from 30 metres in front of the posts, meant WEST BOWLING registered a dramatic 11-10 triumph at leaders…
NCL Division One round-up: Oldham St Annes snatch dramatic draw at Ince Rose Bridge
A LATE Matt Whitehead penalty-goal, landed from 20 metres out after being awarded for a high tackle, enabled mid-table OLDHAM ST ANNES to snatch a…
NCL Division Two round-up: Ellenborough Rangers end long losing run
BASEMENT outfit ELLENBOROUGH RAIDERS ended a ten-match losing run with a 12-6 win over DRIGHLINGTON, who have lost their last four games and are in…