Good Golly Miss Zwolle

An unusual mix of players is being brought together to develop a Rugby League presence in uncharted territory in the Netherlands. With no other Dutch…

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The Self-Isolation Chronicles: Swinton Lions

1. Adrian Morley made a one-game cameo for the club. NRL and Super League legend Morley was recovering from a torn bicep at Warrington, aged…

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The Heat Is On for Carl Ablett

He may have won seven Super League Grand Finals in his time with Leeds Rhinos, but how did that prepare Carl Ablett for life outside…

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The Self-Isolation Chronicles: Dewsbury Rams

1. Their media and marketing manager became a social media sensation. Dewsbury’s Steve Downes, who works in the club’s off-field staff, had been producing video…

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Quickfire Q & A with Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook

He’s one of London’s most famous exports, and he has a certain way with words which means you might want to cover your ears if…

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The Self-Isolation Chronicles: Batley Bulldogs

1. Head coach Craig Lingard was a contestant on Countdown. Current Batley coach and bonafide club legend Craig Lingard featured on popular TV quiz show…

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Where (Alau) Eagles Dare

It puts a Thursday night trip across the M62 into perspective when you discover the lengths people have to go to in order to enjoy…

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The Self-Isolation Chronicles: Halifax

1. Frank Watene post-rugby career has involved paintballing and St John’s Ambulance. Former Halifax cult hero Watene still resides in the town, after retiring in…

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The Self-Isolation Chronicles: London Broncos

1. Eddie Battye was a buffalo farmer. Battye was like a bull in a china shop in causing damage to Super League defences upon London…

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The Norwegian internationals who couldn’t be any different or more alike

Norwegian Rugby League internationals Dan Horne and Daniel Daatland have quite a lot in common. They almost share a first name, they went to school…

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