Grassroots – Page 29 – Total Rugby League

New boys Keighley Albion among winners in National Conference League warm-up games

THERE appeared to be little respect for higher-league status in several of Saturday’s warm-up games. Many teams will be heading into serious action next month,…

Fans asked to donate after seeing Challenge Cup tie for free

SUPPORTERS who watched West Hull’s Challenge Cup tie against St Helens for free have been asked to make a donation to the community club. The…

Talking Grassroots: BARLA National Cup in better health as interest grows

IT seems some time since the BARLA National Cup involved enough teams to make it a truly meaningful competition. From memory, the number of entrants…

BARLA National Cup entrants confirmed as first-round draw made

THERE will be 28 teams in the BARLA National Cup. Holders Thatto Heath Crusaders were given a testing home derby against St Helens neighbours Haresfinch…

Women’s Amateur Rugby League finals this Sunday at Featherstone

THE Women’s Amateur Rugby League Association’s big finals day is taking place this Sunday rather than on the traditional Easter Sunday slot. Featherstone Rovers’ Millennium…

Wales Junior Origin continues in Cardiff

THE Wales Youth and Junior Origin series between East and West, which involves fixtures at Under 16 and Under 14 level, continues this Saturday. Two…

Draws made for first rounds of BARLA National Youth & Junior Cups

THE draws have been made for the first rounds of the 2025 BARLA National Youth & Junior Cups at Under 18s, Under 16s and Under…

Featherstone Rovers make easy work of Ince Rose Bridge

FEATHERSTONE ROVERS 68 INCE ROSE BRIDGE 0 JACOB KILBRIDE, Millennium Stadium, Sunday THIS victory was as straightforward as they come for Featherstone. Twelve tries scored,…

Talking Grassroots: Hull and Cumbria leagues suffer for their geographical isolation

WHAT do Hull and Cumbria (particularly Barrow) have in common? Answer: They’re geographical outposts. And I wonder how relevant that fact is to issues that…