Grassroots Rugby League news round-up

The Rugby Football League have issued a clarion call for amateur clubs to further support the forthcoming World Cup as the trio of tournaments loom…

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Rugby League Heroes: Sean and Christian Tyrer

What’s it like to be the son of a legend? Last week, Colin Tyrer told us about his great career with Leigh, Wigan, Barrow and…

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Super League run-in analysed with club-by-club fixtures and permutations

With three rounds remaining, every team – at least mathematically – has something still to play for. Here are the remaining fixtures for each club…

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The Garry Schofield Column: My predictions for Super League Round 25

I’d be delighted to see Salford Red Devils stay in the play-off places, and it’s Hull FC up next on Thursday for them. I think…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Great to see Keighley Cougars back on a roll

Keighley Cougars are on a roll – but please let’s not call it Cougarmania mark two. It was great to pay a recent visit to…

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Talking Rugby League: World Cup publicity must be ramped up as ticket sales stall

What is a realistic target for World Cup ticket sales? The World Cup organisers, led by their chief executive Jon Dutton, have always said that…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Salford Red Devils deserve to succeed

Salford Red Devils have forced their way back into the play-off places with three games to go – and I’d be delighted to see them…

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Why Huddersfield Giants are genuine threat to top two in Grand Final race

Sometimes, when watching a Rugby League match, it’s easy to jump to the wrong conclusion. I did that last Thursday night, when Castleford Tigers drew…

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UpFront: Growing pains as expansion clubs struggle for a way forward

One step forward, two steps back? That might seem to be the case for Championship Rugby League beyond the heartlands. There was relief for expansionists…

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Players’ union tells IMG to ditch Super League double-headers for good

The head of the Rugby League Players Association has held talks with IMG and urged them to consider player welfare and get rid of double-headers….

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