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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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