Category: News
Talking Rugby League: How to boost poor attendances at Challenge Cup games
There is a touch of irony for Rugby League in the fact that the Challenge Cup receives some very welcome free-to-air TV coverage on the…
Hull KR coach Tony Smith gives Mikey Lewis injury update ahead of derby
Hull Kingston Rovers head coach Tony Smith says that Mikey Lewis remains a doubt for the Good Friday derby with Hull FC. The halfback suffered…
Talking Grassroots: Women take centre stage for Easter’s Rugby League Finals Festival
The traditional Easter Sunday Women’s Rugby League Finals Festival at the Millennium Stadium, Post Office Road, Featherstone is always something to look forward to. And…
The Garry Schofield Column: Can Shaun Wane persuade James Roby to change his mind?
If I were Shaun Wane, I know how I’d be spending the next few days – camped outside James Roby’s house. It’s crucial Shaun persuades…
Ireland appoint new head coach following Stuart Littler’s departure
Ireland have announced the appointment of Ged Corcoran as their new men’s head coach. Stuart Littler was relieved of his duties last week after more…
Catalans Dragons suffer Sam Tomkins injury blow
Catalans Dragons fullback Sam Tomkins has been ruled out for four weeks with a broken leg. Last season’s Super League Man of Steel was forced…
St Helens forward ruled out of Good Friday derby with Wigan Warriors after receiving ban
St Helens will be without Curtis Sironen for the Good Friday clash with Wigan Warriors after he was handed a one-match ban. The back-row was…
Talking Rugby League: St Helens building dynasty to rival 1990s Wigan and 2000s Leeds
A few weeks ago I wrote a column in which I asked whether St Helens might go undefeated for the season. The following Saturday they…
Broadcast details and kick-off times revealed for Challenge Cup semi-finals and women’s final
The broadcast details and schedule for the Challenge Cup triple-header at Elland Road in Leeds have been confirmed. All three matches will be broadcast on…
UpFront: Easter rivalries to relish as Leeds Rhinos seek to end historic dismal start
Leeds Rhinos’ dismal run of results has had Rugby League historians leafing through the record books. It seems it’s their worst start to a season…