Author: Phil Hodgson
Talking Grassroots: Challenge Cup gets off to a cracking start
The 2022 campaign got off to a blistering start over the weekend with exhilarating Betfred Challenge Cup action in most corners of the land, from…
Grassroots Rugby League news round-up
The deadline for applications for the summer-based Women’s and Girls’ Leagues passed on Friday with the Rugby Football League revealing, during the day, that “lots…
Challenge Cup first round preview as three games selected for live coverage
Saturday’s fixture between Orrell St James and the Army in the first round of the 2022 Betfred Challenge Cup has been selected by the BBC…
Talking Grassroots: New mouthguards show how the times have truly changed
We’ve come a long way from the days when, as a ‘senior’ (for want of a better word) player (again, for want of a better…
Grassroots news round-up
The burgeoning version of Rugby League that is Touch Rugby has taken a further leap forward through the launch of a partnership between the Rugby…
BARLA Yorkshire Cup finals preview
The 2021/22 Yorkshire Cup competitions at Open Age and Under 18s levels reach a climax on Sunday (9 January) with a double-headed Finals Day at…
Grassroots news round-up
Details regarding which of the first round ties in the 2022 Betfred Challenge Cup are to be televised, or streamed live, are likely to be…
RFL secures financial lifeline for Community Rugby League
Rugby League has benefitted from financial support to the tune of more than £600,000 so far in 2021 thanks to the RFL’s work with Sport…
Talking Grassroots: Challenge Cup clashes to saviour
There’s plenty going on in amateur Rugby League as 2021 heads to a close – or not yet going on, at least in terms of…
Grassroots news round-up
Reigning National Conference League champions Thatto Heath Crusaders will launch the defence of their trophy with a hugely attractive home Premier Division clash with title…