Category: News
St Helens duo ruled out of England squad for World Cup
Jonny Lomax and Mark Percival will not be part of England’s squad for the World Cup because of their injury concerns. Halfback Lomax has been…
Newcastle Thunder confirm Chris Thorman as coach
Newcastle Thunder have appointed Chris Thorman as their new coach on a one-year contract. It’s a move to his home city for the 42-year-old former…
Championship Focus: What does the future hold for Bradford Bulls?
It’s less than 17 years since Bradford Bulls were the best on the planet, beating Wests Tigers in the World Club Challenge in February 2006….
The Garry Schofield Column: My England squad for the World Cup
We’re all eagerly awaiting the announcement of Shaun Wane’s World Cup squad, and we’ll all have our own ideas about who should be among the…
What IMG’s recommendations mean for the lower leagues
IMG have set out their proposals for the future of Rugby League, which include an end to promotion and relegation from Super League. But instead…
IMG’s plans for international game including alignment and an annual fixture
IMG will look to focus on international Rugby League as “a vehicle for growth”. The sports agency have made a raft of recommendations for the…
Scotland reveal World Cup squad including four players from NRL clubs
Scotland have named their men’s and wheelchair squads ahead of the World Cup. Nathan Graham’s 24-man squad for the tournament includes not only six Super…
IMG set out expansion strategy with three key markets identified for growth including France
IMG have set out three key areas of growth that Rugby League should focus on, in their recommendations for the future of the game. The…
IMG’s proposed calendar including end of Magic Weekend, Challenge Cup final change and new event
Magic Weekend and loop fixtures will be removed from Super League after next season, while the Challenge Cup final will be moved to May under…
How would IMG’s new ‘grading system’ for clubs work?
IMG have recommended a new “grading system” for Super League which would see some clubs protected from relegation. As part of their recommendations for the…