Author: Phil Hodgson
Challenge Cup first-round preview as top amateur clubs meet Forces and expansion sides
DATES and kick-off times have been confirmed by the Rugby Football League for the first round of the 2024 Betfred Challenge Cup, which gets under…
Why the Challenge Cup is still special as amateurs prepare for first round
BOOK your seats for the Wembley extravaganza, on the second weekend of June, now! My advice is, I think, timely, as the first round of…
It’s time for the BARLA Yorkshire Cup Final – one of the highlights of the rugby league season
If you’re looking for some rugby league action over the festive period, the BARLA Yorkshire Cup Final is not to be missed. THE forthcoming BARLA…
Compelling action in BARLA Yorkshire Youth Finals!
MAN OF THE MATCH Tommy Rhodes orchestrated SIDDAL to telling effect, and landed four goals, in his side’s 24-10 verdict over SKIRLAUGH in Saturday’s UNDER…
Wales youth set for double Warrington challenge!
Wales Rugby League’s 2024 season starts early this year, with the Junior Origin programme officially kicking off this Saturday as the East Wales and West…
Mayfield through to elimination semi-final!
Rochdale Mayfield will entertain Siddal on Saturday in the Impact Performance National Conference League’s second elimination semi-final. Mayfield’s challenge for the flagship competition’s championship continues…
Beverley concede to Millom!
Today’s Division Three Promotion semi-final in the Impact Performance National Conference League between Millom and Beverley is off. Beverley have conceded the tie. Millom have…
A Blast from BARLA’s Past
Our grassroots rugby league correspondent Phil Hodgson has been decluttering at home and unearthing an old BARLA Handbook prompted some thoughts on the state of…
Excitement builds as Wales Origin clash approaches
Excitement builds as Wales Origin clash approaches THE North Wales v East Wales Origin fixture, which is taking place on Sunday (27 August) will be…
Plenty at stake for Cumbria’s NCL Division Three sides
ELLENBOROUGH RANGERS are back on top of the unofficial Impact Performance National Conference Cumberland League. Elbra have gone above Millom on points’ difference after beating…






