Category: News
Whitehaven add international flavour to the Cumbria roots
Whitehaven is one of the pillars of Cumbrian rugby league, a town proud of its roots and proud of its locals. Many of the club’s greats…
Patience rewards steady Batley Bulldogs
Batley Bulldogs are no strangers to the challenges of the Championship but they are not afraid of them, either. Over the years, the Bulldogs have…
Balmain’s English hero passes on
Like so many Rugby League folk, I was saddened to hear of the death, aged 83, of my former fellow Balmain Tigers player, Dave Bolton…
Playing for their future
Last week we looked at some the leading players who still had not obtained a contract for the 2021 season. Since then, some of the…
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck set to leave Rugby League
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is set for a shock exit from rugby league. According to reports in Australia, former Dally M winner, Tuivasa-Sheck is set to walk…
Rugby League Heroes: Neil Holding
Neil Holding played 343 times for St Helens between 1977 and 1989, scoring 145 tries. He was the first-choice scrum half for the Lions on…
Jamie Peacock’s ultra-marathon plan
Jamie Peacock MBE has announced that he will run a unique ultra-marathon around London, 5th March, in order to fundraise for sports and mentoring charity…
Halifax confirm loan capture of hooker
Halifax Panthers have confirmed the signing of Wigan Warriors hooker Amir Bourouh on a season-long loan. As revealed by League Express, the 20-year-old will join…
Schoey: Too many cooks at Leigh?
I presume Garreth Carvell (pictured) is settling into his new role as head of rugby at Leigh. But I have to say the appointment has…
Top 50 moments of 2020 – Part 4 (20-11)
We continue our countdown of the significant and memorable moments for Rugby League in 2020. Here we cover the events from positions 11 to 20….