Author: Richard de la Riviere
Rugby League Heroes: Sean and Christian Tyrer
What’s it like to be the son of a legend? Last week, Colin Tyrer told us about his great career with Leigh, Wigan, Barrow and…
Rugby League Heroes: Colin Tyrer
Colin Tyrer played almost 250 games for Wigan from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s, having already made his mark at Leigh. He is perhaps best remembered…
Rugby League Heroes: Lisa McIntosh
When did Great Britain last win the Ashes? 1970, right? Wrong! It was actually in 1996 when the Lionesses, captained by Lisa McIntosh, beat Australia…
Rugby League Heroes: David Hobbs
After winning the Lance Todd Trophy as a 21-year-old in 1983 as Featherstone Rovers ripped up the form book to beat champions Hull FC, David…
Rugby League Heroes: Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes won Grand Finals with Newcastle Knights in 1997 and 2001. He signed for Catalans Dragons and in their opening-night win over Wigan in…
Rugby League Heroes: Daniel Divet
A fearsome and much respected backrower, Daniel Divet was first introduced to Rugby League when he lived in Australia in his youth. He returned to…
Rugby League Heroes: Nick Pinkney
Nick Pinkney had never played in the top flight when he represented England in the 1995 World Cup. He started at Ryedale-York and was part…
Rugby League Heroes: Mike Ford (part two)
In last week’s issue, Mike Ford told us about the early parts of his career, including partnering the great Brett Kenny in the halves for…
Rugby League Heroes: Mike Ford (part one)
As a 19-year-old, Mike Ford partnered the great Brett Kenny in the halves for Wigan at Wembley in the classic 1985 Challenge Cup Final. He…
Rugby League Heroes: Neil Turley
The son of Norman Turley, whom we interviewed last week, Neil was released by Wigan in 2000 and went on to become a record-breaking try…