Category: Challenge Cup
End of the line for Challenge Cup creators
The family-run jewellers from Yorkshire who created Rugby League’s Challenge Cup trophy, which was inaugurated in 1896/97, are to close their last remaining shop. Batley…
The players we should all have admired in 2021
League Express editor MARTYN SADLER pays tribute to the players who were ever-presents in 2021. The year 2021 was a momentous one for Rugby…
RFL delay decision on possible return of scrums
THE possible return of scrums has been put on hold by the RFL as the impact of the omicron Covid variant is assessed. With the…
Rugby League set to go behind closed doors in Wales
Rugby League is set to be played behind closed doors in Wales in the New Year following new restrictions from the Welsh government. The devolved…
Talking Grassroots: Challenge Cup clashes to saviour
There’s plenty going on in amateur Rugby League as 2021 heads to a close – or not yet going on, at least in terms of…
The Garry Schofield Column: Let’s learn from rugby union’s marketing
It galls me to give too much praise to rugby union, and I don’t think the game is free from faults by any means, but…
Everything you need to know about the Challenge Cup first and second round draws
The draws for the first and second round of the 2022 Challenge Cup will take place this (Tuesday) evening as the road to the Tottenham…
Grassroots news round-up
Twenty-eight amateur teams will be involved in the 2022 Betfred Challenge Cup, which will include amateur sides once again after grassroots outfits were excluded this…
Talking Grassroots: Two new additions to the NCL
Two sets of folk are likely to enjoy Christmas more than most. The stalwarts of Bentley and Seaton Rangers are walking on air right now…
Edinburgh Eagles happy to fly back into Challenge Cup
Edinburgh Eagles president Barry McGuffog says his club’s Challenge Cup involvement presents a great chance to help grow Rugby League in Scotland. The RFL has…
