Ukraine fundraising for their place in U19s European Championship

The participating nations have been confirmed for the U19s European Championships, which will be held in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy between 1-11 September. France will be…

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James Harrison in line for Warrington Wolves debut as squads revealed for Hull FC tie

James Harrison could make his long-awaited Warrington Wolves debut on Friday after being named in their 21-man squad for the visit of Hull FC. The…

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Wigan Warriors and Toulouse Olympique welcome players back for Super League clash

Kai Pearce-Paul is in contention to return from a three-month lay-off for Wigan Warriors when they host Toulouse Olympique in Super League on Friday. He…

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Obituary: Bill Ashurst – A pioneering, all-time great of Rugby League

BILL ASHURST (April 12, 1948 – June 14, 2022) Bill Ashurst was a pioneering and record-breaking backrower who represented Great Britain and Lancashire and, at…

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RFL record £1 million profit in latest accounts

The RFL have announced a profit of more than £1 million in their financial statements for 2021. Across the calendar year the governing body recorded…

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Lee Radford hails ‘coup’ as Castleford Tigers sign Leeds Rhinos forward

Castleford Tigers have signed Alex Mellor from Leeds Rhinos with immediate effect on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The back-row forward had been linked with a move…

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Newcastle Thunder confirm capture of Huddersfield Giants forward

Championship side Newcastle Thunder have signed Oliver Roberts from Huddersfield Giants on a permanent deal. Ireland international Roberts has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Newcastle,…

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Featherstone Rovers sign Super League Grand Final winner on loan from Huddersfield Giants

Championship promotion contenders Featherstone Rovers have signed Jack Ashworth from Huddersfield Giants on a “short-term loan deal”. The 26-year-old back-row is a Super League Grand…

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Championship Focus: Three-way split as separate battles take shape in second tier

From top to bottom, there are fascinating contests developing in the Championship. After 15 of 27 rounds (other than for Batley and Sheffield, who have…

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Wigan Warriors receive big injury boost ahead of Toulouse Olympique game

Wigan Warriors will name Kai Pearce-Paul in their squad for the visit of Toulouse Olympique on Friday. The forward has been out for almost three…

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