Category: Barrow Raiders
Barrow Raiders count down to big anniversary dinner
BARROW RAIDERS are counting down to their 150th anniversary dinner. The big night is in the MKM Marquee at the club’s Northern Competitions Stadium (aka…
Sheffield Eagles swoop on tame Barrow Raiders for rare win
BARROW RAIDERS 22 SHEFFIELD EAGLES 28 PADDY McATEER, Northern Competitions Stadium, Sunday SHEFFIELD got two points with a scoreline that flattered the Raiders, who were…
Paul Crarey threatens changes at Barrow Raiders
BARROW RAIDERS coach Paul Crarey says he won’t be worried about making changes for Sunday’s home clash with Sheffield. He felt his side fell well…
Book Review: Roy Francis – Rugby’s Forgotten Black Leader
Roy Francis – Rugby’s Forgotten Black Leader, by Tony Collins (Published by Bloomsbury, RRP £18.99) League Express editor MARTYN SADLER reviews a welcome addition to…
Featherstone Rovers count cost of pre-Wembley win at Barrow Raiders
BARROW RAIDERS 12 FEATHERSTONE ROVERS 30 PETER WILSON, Northern Competitions Stadium, Sunday WEMBLEY-bound Featherstone warmed up for their 1895 Cup final against York on Saturday…
Barrow Raiders re-sign Castleford Tigers prop on loan
BARROW RAIDERS have former prop Ramon Silva back in harness – at least until Sunday’s home showdown with Featherstone. The Brazilian-born 23-year-old, who originally joined…
Toulouse Olympique overcome brave Barrow Raiders
TOULOUSE OLYMPIQUE 30 BARROW RAIDERS 12 PETER BIRD, Stade Ernest Wallon, Saturday TOULOUSE fought back to eventually overcome a brave Barrow side who led for…
Squad unity central to Barrow Raiders’ rise says Paul Crarey
BARROW RAIDERS coach Paul Crarey reckons the return of rocket-propelled winger Tee Ritson on loan from St Helens has been a “big plus” – but…
Trailblazer Roy Francis hailed ahead of new book telling story of rugby league great
FUNDRAISERS behind the project to erect a statue of pioneering former Rugby League player and coach Roy Francis in his hometown in South Wales were…
Barrow Raiders aim to make good use of having two weekends off
BARROW RAIDERS boss Paul Crarey is aiming to put consecutive weekends off to good use while he deals with a string of absentees in bidding…