Author: Phil Hodgson
Student Origin clash beckons!
The sixth annual University Rugby League Origin takes place on Sunday (6 February, 3pm) at Loughborough University, returning after a year’s absence owing to the…
Talking Grassroots: Army and Navy provide terrific advert for Forces Rugby League
I don’t know how many people joined me in watching the British Army take on the Royal Navy on Saturday on The Sportsman, but I’m…
Grassroots Rugby League news round-up
Ambitious young players in north Wales have been invited to trials late next month – with places in the Wales Under 16s team up for…
Challenge Cup preview: Second-round action set to thrill
Betfred Challenge Cup fever is hotting up among amateur sides as the second round approaches – nowhere more than in the capital, where London Chargers’…
Talking Grassroots: History made with first all-female team of officials
One of the many great things about being involved in Rugby League, and no matter for how long that may have been, is that something…
Grassroots Rugby League news round-up
Five more amateur clubs have received Rugby League World Cup 2021 CreatedBy grants, taking the total investment in the grassroots so far to over £15…
BARLA to break new ground for female match officials
HISTORY will be made on Saturday (22 January) when the BARLA Under 12s Yorkshire Cup Final will be controlled by an all-female panel of officials….
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…






