Author: Richard de la Riviere
Rugby League Heroes: Kyle Amor
A Hensingham amateur who turned professional because he and his wife needed to buy a pram, Kyle Amor went on to win four Super League…
Kyle Amor excited for unique testimonial as Cumbria name squad
KYLE AMOR is looking forward to a much-deserved testimonial after ending his 15-year professional career earlier this year. The former St Helens favourite called time…
Kyle Amor on impact of Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook and James Roby retirements at St Helens
FORMER St Helens prop Kyle Amor has predicted that the club will struggle to replace Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook and James Roby next season. McCarthy-Scarsbrook last week…
Rugby League Heroes: Roy Mathias
A ONE-TIME Wales rugby union international, Roy Mathias switched codes in 1972 and went on to enjoy more than a decade in Rugby League. He…
Rugby League Heroes: Terry Flanagan
One of 19 players in the Oldham Hall of Fame, Terry Flanagan MBE played with distinction for the Roughyeds between 1979 and 1989, even captaining…
Rugby League Heroes: Paul Newlove (Part 2)
Last week Paul Newlove talked about his dad John, his uncle Charlie Stone, life at Post Office Road and Odsal, his early Test career, and…
Rugby League Heroes: Paul Newlove (Part 1)
One of the greatest players of his generation, and one of the most accomplished attacking centres ever, the tries never stopped flowing for Paul Newlove…
Rugby League Heroes: John Newlove
JOHN NEWLOVE was the Featherstone Rovers captain when they won the Challenge Cup in 1973 as his two tries helped them beat Bradford Northern 33-14….
Sam Tomkins reveals decision on England future and gives Shaun Wane verdict
ENGLAND captain Sam Tomkins will continue to be available for internationals and hopes that Shaun Wane will be kept on as head coach “if he…
Rugby League Heroes: Jimmy Thompson
Known as ‘The Tackler’, Jimmy Thompson was one of the best forward of the 1970s. He went on two Lions Tours and played in two…