Author: Phil Hodgson
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…
Time to judge the ‘armpit rule’ in action as seismic tackle change hits the grassroots game
IT’S fair to say that the new tackle protocols haven’t exactly met with universal approval at Super League level, with one or two commentators coming…
Inside the community clubs still flying the amateur flag in Challenge Cup third round
YOU wouldn’t make it up, would you? Shortly after I was able to comment, in the opening to this column in last week’s issue, that…
Wembley trail continues for grass roots sides
THE second round of the 2024 Betfred Challenge Cup has thrown up some intriguing pairings – none more so than the tie between North West…