Talking Grassroots: BARLA National Cup in better health as interest grows

IT seems some time since the BARLA National Cup involved enough teams to make it a truly meaningful competition. From memory, the number of entrants…

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BARLA National Cup entrants confirmed as first-round draw made

THERE will be 28 teams in the BARLA National Cup. Holders Thatto Heath Crusaders were given a testing home derby against St Helens neighbours Haresfinch…

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Women’s Amateur Rugby League finals this Sunday at Featherstone

THE Women’s Amateur Rugby League Association’s big finals day is taking place this Sunday rather than on the traditional Easter Sunday slot. Featherstone Rovers’ Millennium…

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Wales Junior Origin continues in Cardiff

THE Wales Youth and Junior Origin series between East and West, which involves fixtures at Under 16 and Under 14 level, continues this Saturday. Two…

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Draws made for first rounds of BARLA National Youth & Junior Cups

THE draws have been made for the first rounds of the 2025 BARLA National Youth & Junior Cups at Under 18s, Under 16s and Under…

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“Whoever decided this was a good look for our game needs to be sacked” – Tom Burgess lays into Salford Red Devils situation after St Helens thrashing

NEW Huddersfield Giants recruit Tom Burgess has not held back on his views of Salford Red Devils’ situation as they went up against St Helens…

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Super League Attendances: Wigan-Leigh with stunning number as Hull KR, St Helens and Leeds Rhinos also impress

WHAT were the attendances over Round One of Super League? Wigan Warriors 0-1 Leigh Leopards 21,748 at The Brick Community Stadium on Thursday night –…

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Super League Team of the Week: Leigh Leopards, Castleford Tigers, Hull FC, Wakefield Trinity, St Helens stars included

WHO made League Express’ Super League Team of the Week? 1. Jordan Rapana – Hull FC A big debut from Jordan Rapana with a few silky…

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Injury Corner: Eight Super League sides suffer injury blows from Round One

WHICH Super League stars suffered injuries over the weekend of Round One? Wigan Warriors 0-1 Leigh Leopards Josh Charnley – Leigh Leopards – knee Catalans…

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Counting Cards: Wigan Warriors and Wakefield Trinity face nervy disciplinary wait

WHICH Super League stars face a nervy disciplinary wait after receiving cards in Round One? Wigan Warriors 0-1 Leigh Leopards Liam Farrell – Wigan Warriors…

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