Talking Grassroots: Police Rugby League break new ground with mixed-gender team

THERE’S always something new in Rugby League, which is why it remains such a vibrant sport and will, hopefully, continue to enjoy rude health. The…

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Liverpool and Northumbria to contest Women’s Students Grand Final

IT will be a case of deja vu when the second Women’s Students Grand Final takes place on Sunday. The game, at the FLAIR Stadium,…

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National Conference League predicted tables

THE 2025 National Conference League campaign promises to be as closely fought as any in the competition’s notable four-decade history, certainly given the exploits of…

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Egremont Rangers, Kells and Dewsbury Celtic among pre-season winners

JAK CONWAY raced over for four tries as EGREMONT RANGERS, of the National Conference League First Division, beat Division Two outfit HENSINGHAM 44-24 in the…

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Talking Grassroots: Who will be in contention for BARLA National Cup?

THE road to glory starts on Saturday, when 24 teams take their first steps on the BARLA National Cup trail. Another four have byes at…

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Farnley Falcons win Women’s Amateur Challenge Cup as Mirfield lift Plate

WOMEN’S AMATEUR RUGBY LEAGUE ASSOCIATION FINALS DAY CHALLENGE CUP FARNLEY FALCONS 16 WIGAN ST JUDES 14 PHIL HODGSON, Millennium Stadium, Featherstone, Sunday A SENSATIONAL solo…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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