Author: Phil Hodgson
NCL Division Three round-up: Bentley claim top spot
BENTLEY are on top of the section, courtesy of a 20-18 win over previous leaders SADDLEWORTH RANGERS, who have slipped to third. Rangers, who had…
Wales and England set for PDRL international
WALES will host England in a PDRL international on Saturday (19 July). The game, at Penallta RUFC, will precede the JES Group Rugby League Conference…
Heworth mourn club stalwart Barry Jackson after death aged 84
HEWORTH are in mourning for Barry Jackson, who died aged 84 after a long illness on Sunday, July 6. Jackson, who leaves wife Wendy and…
NCL round-up: Siddal go clear at top of Premier Division after comeback win
AN eight-point try awarded to SIDDAL midway through the first half proved to be the key score of a closely-fought clash which enabled the PREMIER…
Ireland and France set for historic international
HISTORY will be made on Saturday, when Ireland host France in a women’s international. The game, at Coolmine RFC, Ashbrook (4.30pm) will be the first…
Youth Four Nations set for climax at Under 18 and Under 16
THE 2025 Youth Four Nations Series at Under 18 and Under 16 level both reach their climax on Saturday. Two double-headers are on offer, with…
Talking Grassroots: England Students pass Four Nations test with flying colours
CONGRATULATIONS to England on retaining the Student Rugby League’s Four Nations Trophy. Head coach Adam Houston’s side have added the prestigious silverware to the President’s…
NCL Premier Division round-up: Siddal and West Hull march on
LEADERS SIDDAL, who had beaten ROCHDALE MAYFIELD 36-22 in Halifax, completed a double with a 36-12 victory across the Pennines. The visitors, who were only…
NCL Division One round-up: Wigan St Judes stay top but Heworth slip
CALLUM HUGHES scored four tries as INCE ROSE BRIDGE beat OULTON RAIDERS 36-14 on Thursday evening to return to the top of the table. Ince,…
NCL Division Two round-up: Dewsbury Celtic keep pace as East Leeds tested
SECOND-placed DEWSBURY CELTIC, who had previously won 46-0 at mid-table DRIGHLINGTON, were given a much-sterner test in the return, emerging 28-18 victors. The visitors were…