Category: Grassroots
Referees deserve respect
Talking Grassroots with Phil Hodgson of League Express It’s coming to something when referees and league administrators fall out. That, however, is what seems to…
Talking Grassroots: Grasping the nettle
Talking Grassroots with Phil Hodgson of League Express Good Samaritans! That’s the role being assumed by the Rugby Football League, which has announced that it…
Referee speaks out about abuse
Referee Joe Stearne, who is recovering after having recently been assaulted in an amateur game, has spoken of his concern over the increasing abuse of…
RFL announces £1.45 million fund for Community Rugby League Clubs.
The RFL has announced a new £1.45 million grant fund for Community Rugby League clubs, which will be available immediately and into the new year….
Talking Grassroots: The Magnificent Seven
Talking Grassroots Rugby League with Phil Hodgson of League Express Congratulations to Wath Brow Hornets, Thatto Heath Crusaders, Crosfields, Siddal, Normanton Knights, West Bowling and…
Talking Grassroots: Time to say thanks
Talking Grassroots with Phil Hodgson of League Express The 2021 amateur season is now drawing to a close and I think everyone involved – players,…
Conference suspends player who attacked referee
THE National Conference League has imposed a ‘sine die’ suspension on Milford’s Josh Nathaniel. Conference bosses have named Nathaniel as the player who allegedly assaulted…
Police investigate referee assault
Police are investigating an alleged assault on referee Joe Stearne during Thursday’s National Conference League derby between Leeds sides Milford and Oulton Raiders. The Castleford…
Wales confirm Under 16s squad for Sunday’s clash with England
Wales U16 head coach Mark Jones has named a 19-player train-on squad to face England Lions at Stadiwm Zipworld in Colwyn Park on Sunday 22…
Talking Grassroots: Benefits spread across the game
Talking Grassroots with Phil Hodgson of League Express The announcement by the RLWC2021 team of twelve further beneficiaries of the CreatedBy scheme couldn’t have been…