Category: Grassroots
Special stories and ‘memories to last a lifetime’ in schools final
The Steven Mullaney Memorial Trophy Final gave two Wigan schools the chance to experience the magic of rugby league’s biggest stage. THE teachers, parents and,…
Welsh round-up: South Wales Jets edge Aberavon Fighting Irish
SOUTH WALES JETS recovered from 12-10 behind at half-time to win 32-28 at ABERAVON FIGHTING IRISH. Tries by Danyl Davies and, with a brace, Madoc…
Irish round-up: Banbridge Broncos beat Cork Bulls ahead of play-offs
CORK BULLS had the better of the beginning and closing stages of their fixture at BANBRIDGE BRONCOS. But in between times the Broncos generally held…
Scotland beaten by Royal Navy
ROYAL NAVY 46 SCOTLAND A 22 BARRY McGUFFOG, Crow Trees, Saturday THE Navy, after being held to a 16-12 interval lead in a game which…
National Leagues round-up: West Hull take big step towards finishing top
WEST HULL took a huge step towards becoming the league leaders in the National League’s inaugural season with a 14-12 victory at SIDDAL – the…
Hydration breaks introduced for weekend’s rugby league after heat warnings
ALL rugby league games this weekend will feature hydration breaks as the UK battles extreme heat. There will be a stoppage of at least 90…
Talking Grassroots: Food for thought for all after Four Nations campaigns
CONGRATULATIONS to the England Universities and Wales Under 16 teams. The players, coaches and management of those two camps are rightly basking in the glory…
Ex-Royal Navy player behind Newcastle Thunder’s Armed Forces Day
SATURDAY’S Armed Forces event surrounding Newcastle Thunder’s Championship fixture with Whitehaven has been facilitated by Thunder’s chief executive Richie Metcalfe, who is himself a former…
National Leagues round-up: Thatto Heath and Waterhead play out draw
THE PREMIER DIVISION game of the day lived up to its billing as THATTO HEATH CRUSADERS and WATERHEAD WARRIORS fought out a 24-24 draw. Thatto,…
Wales overcome England to win fourth straight Under 16 Four Nations
WALES 30 ENGLAND LIONS 10 IAN GOLDEN, The Gnoll, Neath, Saturday WALES, who were only 10-4 ahead at the break, dominated the second period to…





