Author: Phil Hodgson
South Wales Jets state League One ambition amid rapid growth
AMBITIOUS outfit South Wales Jets, who were formed only two years ago and have facilitated the launch of West Wales Jets, head into Saturday’s pre-season…
Talking Grassroots: What next for women’s student competition?
THERE’S palpable excitement already, ahead of the 2025-26 season, in the Women’s Student Rugby League. The fledgling competition completed a second successful campaign earlier this…
Reflections on second women’s student season
THE second Women’s Student Rugby League pilot season came to a heady conclusion earlier this month with a hard-earned victory by Northumbria over Liverpool at…
New-look European Championship announced
A MULTI-tiered men’s European Championship (which, from the early 2000s, has been the most frequently contested international tournament) will start in October. Nine nations will…
NCL Premier Division round-up: West Bowling and West Hull lead the way
WEST BOWLING are clear at the head of the National Conference League. The Bradford outfit are in pole position through a try against visitors ROCHDALE…
NCL Division One round-up: Ince Rose Bridge set the pace
THREE sides are riding high after winning their first two games of the season. INCE ROSE BRIDGE are setting the pace courtesy of a 26-6…
NCL Division Two round-up: East Leeds win battle of early leaders
KIERAN BRINING and Ajay Wilson scored hat-tricks as EAST LEEDS beat NORMANTON KNIGHTS 72-6 in the early-season meeting of the top two to remain clear…
NCL Division Three round-up: Bentley spoil Keighley Albion’s party
BENTLEY, with substitute prop Jordan Middleton a titanic presence, spoiled the party on KEIGHLEY ALBION’S return to the National Conference League after a gap of…
Talking Grassroots: Rugby League’s once-big Varsity Match, now almost completely ignored
CONGRATULATIONS to Oxford, and commiserations to Cambridge. The Dark Blues prevailed in Friday’s Varsity Match in what was a huge achievement, even if we accept…
England Universities name 26-player squad for new campaign
ENGLAND UNIVERSITIES head coach Adam Houston and his assistant Mark Sloan have named a 26-strong squad for the 2025 campaign. The side will defend both…
