Category: International
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…
New coach Ged Corcoran sets out Ireland stall for World Cup challenge
New Ireland coach Ged Corcoran is a man on a mission, five months away from the World Cup. The Sheffield Eagles assistant coach, an eleven-cap…
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: Glyn Shaw – The star Welsh forward who enjoyed a trophy-laden spell with Widnes
GLYN SHAW (April 11, 1951 – May 10, 2022) Glyn Shaw was a dual-code Wales international forward who played Rugby League for Great Britain and…
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…
Rugby League Heroes: Shane Webcke (part two)
In last week’s issue, legendary Aussie prop Shane Webcke gave us some of his observations about some of the great Englishmen he came up against….
Sammut leads way as Malta defeat Montenegro
Experienced half back Jarrod Sammut led the way with 30 points from three tries and nine goals, as Malta defeated Montenegro 66-6 at Mosta FC’s…
UpFront: Leeds Rhinos restore a welcome old touring tradition
Leeds Rhinos will resurrect an historic fixture during the build-up to this year’s World Cup. The Yorkshire side, who had Rohan Smith in charge for…
Leeds Rhinos to continue Kiwi tradition with Headingley match before World Cup
Leeds Rhinos will host New Zealand on Saturday 8th October, kick off 6pm. The unique clash will continue a tradition of games between the two…
Malta & Montenegro name Medieval Shield Squads
Barrow Raiders half back Jarrod Sammut is set to earn his seventh cap for Malta when they take on international debutants Montenegro for the Medieval…