Author: Phil Hodgson
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…
BARLA National Cup draw on Friday with 26 entrants so far
THE draw for the first round of the 2025 BARLA National Cup will be conducted at 1pm on Friday via Zoom. All entered clubs will…
Deadline imminent for BARLA National Youth Cups entry
TEAMS wishing to enter the 2025 BARLA National Youth Cups at any of the Under 18, Under 16 or Under 14 age groups have until…
RFL seek meeting between youth leagues to resolve exodus of Cumbrian teams
THE Rugby Football League are, League Express understands, seeking to facilitate a meeting between representatives of the North West Youth League and the Barrow and…
New National Conference League chair sets out plans
MIKE DENNING, who has succeeded Trevor Hunt as chair of the National Conference League, readily admits that being at the helm of the amateur game’s…
Talking Grassroots: Keighley Albion to make welcome NCL return
THE news I tend to seek out first following each of the National Conference League annual general meetings is whether new admissions as recommended by…
Thornhill Trojans celebrate 30th anniversary of big Challenge Cup tie
THE majority of the players who represented Thornhill Trojans in the Challenge Cup in 1995 regrouped to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the occasion. The…
NCL welcomes new chair and new club
KEIGHLEY ALBION have been formally accepted into the National Conference League. Albion, who were previously in membership towards the end of the 1990s, had been…
NCL disciplinary cases fall for third year in a row – but concern over referee abuse
HEADCAMS have proved to be a gamechanger in the National Conference League – but the battle against abuse of match officials continues. That’s the considered…
Wheelchair Celtic Cup to be held in Wales
THE 2025 Wheelchair Celtic Cup will be staged in Wales on Saturday, May 24. The tournament, between holders Ireland, hosts Wales and Scotland, is set…