Author: Phil Hodgson
Amateur game set for major changes as leagues to form new pyramid
THE grassroots game in England is set for major changes over the next few months which will, it is envisaged, reinvigorate Community Rugby League. All…
Nominations in for NCL Player of the Year awards
THE nominations for the player of the year in each of the National Conference League’s four divisions have been named. Kegan Brennan (Waterhead), Jamie Greenwood…
West Hull enjoy NCL Grand Final glory over Siddal
WEST HULL 8 SIDDAL 0 PHIL HODGSON, Millennium Stadium, Featherstone, Saturday WEST HULL are the NCL champions, for the first time since 2019, following a…
Skirmish mars NCL Division One play-off final as Ince Rose Bridge promoted
NATIONAL CONFERENCE LEAGUE bosses are acting swiftly after both sets of players in the DIVISION ONE PROMOTION PLAY-OFF FINAL between INCE ROSE BRIDGE and STANNINGLEY…
Pilkington Recs triumph in NCL Division Two promotion final
PILKINGTON RECS beat HENSINGHAM 32-16 in the DIVISION TWO PROMOTION PLAY-OFF FINAL. The Recs led 10-0 at the interval, courtesy of tries by Ben O’Connell…
Slovakia Rugby League make call for volunteers
THE Slovakia Rugby League has issued a clarion call for more volunteers. President Charles Cimetiere hopes to attract individuals or organisations who can help further…
Siddal out to make up for NCL Grand Final disappointment
THE 2025 National Conference League season reaches a climax on Saturday with the Grand Final at the Millennium Stadium, Featherstone. Minor Premiers Siddal meet West…
Officials confirmed for NCL finals
FREDDIE LINCOLN will referee tomorrow’s National Conference League Grand Final between Siddal and West Hull. His touch-judges for the game, at the Millennium Stadium, Post…
Talking Grassroots: Top NCL finals double in store at Featherstone
GET to Featherstone early on Saturday for the National Conference League’s huge end-of-season special. There should be a big crowd for what will be a…
Green light for NCL finals after weather concerns
SATURDAY’S three big end-of-season games in the National Conference League are scheduled to go ahead as originally envisaged. Conference bosses, in the light of forecasts…