Category: International
Obituary: Johnny Raper – The lovable larrikin who was a genius with a rugby ball
Above: The original Immortals Clive Churchill, Bob Fulton, Johnny Raper and Reg Gasnier at the SCG in 1981 JOHNNY RAPER (April 12, 1939 – February…
Tributes paid from across game to Rugby League great Johnny Whiteley
Tributes have been paid from across the game following the death of Hull FC, Hull KR and Great Britain great Johnny Whiteley MBE at the…
All eyes on tomorrow’s Welsh Origin clashes
THE Wales Rugby League is staging East v West Boys Origin matches at U14s and Under 16s tomorrow (Saturday 12 February). The games, which have…
Rugby League Heroes: Barry Muir
The man who annoyed the Cockroaches Barry Muir was the Australia scrum-half from 1959 to 1964. He toured the UK on three occasions – in…
Scotland Rugby League appoint new chair
Scotland Rugby League have appointed Scott Simon as their new chair, replacing the long-serving Keith Hogg in the role. Hogg had been chair for twelve…
Huddersfield Giants captain delighted by England call-up
Women’s Super League Shield winners Huddersfield Giants now have two representatives in the England Performance Squad following Bethan Oates’ call up. The hooker captained the…
Kenya becomes International Rugby League member
Kenya has become the 60th country to gain membership of International Rugby League (IRL), after their federation was approved as an observer member. Members of…
All Stars Squads named for NRL Countdown to new season
By Ian Howe The two squads for Saturday’s All Stars clash between the Indigenous Australians and the New Zealand Maoris was named last week. The…
Des Drummond’s unique talent
THERE have certainly been greater try scorers than Des Drummond down the years, but it is difficult to find many wingers who could hit harder,…
Henderson Gill pays tribute to Great Britain teammate Des Drummond
Henderson Gill has led the tributes to fellow Great Britain player Des Drummond (pictured) who has died at the age of 63. The two lightning-quick…
