Category: England
Obituary: Les Dyl – The Leeds stalwart who was so often the centre of attention
LES DYL (December 1, 1952 – May 21, 2022) Les Dyl was a classy centre whose flair and flamboyance made him a big hit with…
Is Huddersfield Giants’ Lance Todd Trophy winner Chris McQueen knocking on England’s door?
Huddersfield Giants’ Chris McQueen followed in the footsteps of Castleford’s Niall Evalds last season by becoming a Lance Todd Trophy winner as a beaten Challenge…
England hopeful Herbie Farnworth signs new NRL deal
Herbie Farnworth has extended his deal with Brisbane Broncos to remain at the NRL club for 2023. The Lancashire-born 22-year-old has made a brilliant start…
England Women secure another mid-season international for World Cup preparation
England Women will play two mid-season internationals following the announcement of a match against Wales. Craig Richards’ side were already set to face France on…
Obituary: Arnold ‘Boxer’ Walker – The fearless halfback who bridged the West Cumbrian divide
ARNOLD ‘BOXER’ WALKER (April 15, 1952 – May 12, 2022) West Cumbrian neighbours Workington Town and Whitehaven might be arch-rivals – but local hero Arnold…
Quickfire Q & A with John Bateman (Wigan Warriors & England)
John Bateman has excelled in both Super League and the NRL, and on the international stage with England. The Wigan Warriors star took on the…
England Knights performance squad named with eight new faces included
England Knights head coach Paul Anderson has named a 27-man performance squad for this year. Players from nine Super League clubs are included in the…
How Gareth Southgate is backing Shaun Wane’s England World Cup bid
England coach Shaun Wane is collaborating with his football counterpart Gareth Southgate as the pair prepare for their respective World Cups later this year. Southgate,…
Ellery Hanley names Combined Nations All Stars squad to face England
Combined Nations All Stars head coach Ellery Hanley has named a 29-man squad of players who are in contention to play against England in their…
Obituary: Harry Beverley – The international prop who played a key role in Dewsbury’s perfect day
HARRY BEVERLEY (April 1947 – March 29, 2022) Harry Beverley was a rangy, athletic prop-forward whose career took him from his native Yorkshire to Cumbria…