Author: Phil Hodgson
Southern Conference League preview as London Skolars return alongside Challenge Cup heroes
THE Southern Conference League, which this season will involve nine teams, starts on Saturday (April 13) with four attractive fixtures. Much attention will focus on…
All change for two Heavy Woollen NCL fixtures
Saturday’s match between National Conference League Division Two leaders Shaw Cross Sharks and Barrow Island is off. The fixture has been put back to Saturday…
Thursday slot for Ince and Clock Face
This weekend’s fixture between Ince Rose Bridge and Clock Face Miners in the National Conference League’s First Division has been brought forward from Saturday afternoon…
New armpit tackle-height law divides opinion in NCL ahead of change in pro game
After much theoretical debate on the impact of new rules banning tackles above the armpit, we can now see the outcome in the National Conference…
Venue switched for big NCL game
Saturday’s fixture between Heworth and Siddal in the National Conference League’s Premier Division will now be played at Siddal. Heworth’s ground remains unfit following sustained…
National Conference League records
How they’re faring in the NCL, prior to this week’s fixtures LONGEST WINNING RUN PREMIER DIVISION THREE GAMES: Rochdale Mayfield. DIVISION ONE FOUR GAMES: Dewsbury…
Rugby League grassroots participation figures make for interesting reading
THE Rugby Football League has, in the first of its two scheduled mid-term grassroots reviews this year, reported a five percent increase in the number…
Wales Dragonhearts celebrate 30 years
Wales Rugby League’s community international side, which has been known as “Wales Dragonhearts” since 2009, celebrates 30 years yesterday since their first-ever international match writes…
How they’re faring in the NCL
NATIONAL CONFERENCE LEAGUE RECORDS After matches played Saturday 23 March 2024 LONGEST WINNING RUN PREMIER DIVISION THREE GAMES: Three-match winning sequences for West Hull (who…
How the armpit tackle-height rule went down in the NCL ahead of planned Super League implementation
THE 2024 National Conference League season kicked off on Saturday with players, coaches, club officials and referees aiming to come to terms with, and quickly…