Category: Features
Talking Rugby League: There will never be another like ‘unique’ Maurice Lindsay
On Friday I was one of a small number of journalists who were treated to a private screening of a seven-minute film that celebrates Wigan’s…
Talking Grassroots: RFL issue pitch reminder to amateur clubs
The Rugby Football League’s reminder to amateur clubs that no one other than players and first-aiders is allowed on the pitch, aside from when requested…
The Garry Schofield Column: Memories of ‘innovative and ambitious’ Maurice Lindsay
I’m not sure we’ll ever see another Rugby League administrator like Maurice Lindsay. Like many, I had my run-ins with him, and I certainly didn’t…
Super League Round 13: Albert Goldthorpe Medal points
Here’s who got the Albert Goldthorpe Medal points this week as the best performers in each Super League match… Warrington Wolves 10-12 St Helens Gareth…
UpFront: Rugby League returns to Sheffield and breaks new ground in London
A tale of two cities… We’d like to start by wishing Sheffield Eagles good luck in their new home. The Championship clash with Widnes Vikings…
Obituary: Glyn Shaw – The star Welsh forward who enjoyed a trophy-laden spell with Widnes
GLYN SHAW (April 11, 1951 – May 10, 2022) Glyn Shaw was a dual-code Wales international forward who played Rugby League for Great Britain and…
Obituary: Arnold ‘Boxer’ Walker – The fearless halfback who bridged the West Cumbrian divide
ARNOLD ‘BOXER’ WALKER (April 15, 1952 – May 12, 2022) West Cumbrian neighbours Workington Town and Whitehaven might be arch-rivals – but local hero Arnold…
Rugby League Heroes: Shane Webcke (part two)
In last week’s issue, legendary Aussie prop Shane Webcke gave us some of his observations about some of the great Englishmen he came up against….
Q+A with the IMG man who will guide Rugby League’s future
MATT DWYER is IMG’s Sports Management Vice President and he will take a lead role for the company in implementing its strategic partnership with Rugby…
Championship Focus: Ambitious Keighley Cougars back on track
Mick O’Neill is summoning the spirit of ’95 as he tries to bring a Cougarmania for the 2020s to Keighley. A lot of water has…