Category: Grassroots
Spirit of the Challenge Cup on show despite the freeze
WELL in the event, only three of the scheduled 17 first-round ties in the Betfred Challenge Cup went ahead – but it certainly wasn’t for…
Trevor Hunt reflects on 18 years as chair of National Conference League
PHIL HODGSON talks to Trevor Hunt as he prepares to pass on a key role in the community game. IT’S very doubtful that Trevor Hunt’s…
Train-on squads confirmed for Student Origin
THE 30-man train-on squads have been confirmed for the seventh North versus South Student Origin game which, this year, will be played at Loughborough on…
Thornhill Trojans reunion for anniversary of memorable Challenge Cup clash
IT will 30 years, come the end of this month, since Thornhill met Hull KR in the third round of the Challenge Cup – and…
Woolston Rovers to induct three players into hall of fame
THREE more former players will be inducted into Woolston’s hall of fame when Rovers hold their annual season-launch dinner next month. The event will take…
NCL secretary of the year on Dewsbury Moor’s ethos
OF all the individual accolades presented at the National Conference League’s annual bash, perhaps the hardest-earned is that for secretary of the year. The competition…
Siddal beat southern champions Hammersmith in opening Challenge Cup tie
THE Saturday evening meeting of Southern Conference League champions HAMMERSMITH HILLS HOISTS and National Conference League Minor Premiers SIDDAL went the way of the Halifax…
Hills Hoists and Siddal – the last ones standing
Hammersmith Hills Hoists and Siddal, who kicked off at Chiswick RUFC shortly before 5.30pm today (Saturday) are battling it out in the only one of…
Ince and Longhorns succumb to the elements
THE match between Ince Rose Bridge and Longhorns in the first round of the Betfred Challenge Cup is off. Despite intense efforts by Ince over…
London Chargers v Oulton Raiders the latest Challenge Cup casualty
SATURDAY’S first-round tie between London Chargers and Oulton Raiders is the latest in the Challenge Cup to be called off. That makes twelve of the…