Category: News
Second Harley sister steps up at Barrow Raiders
BECCA HARLEY has followed in the footsteps of her big sister Fran by being promoted to Barrow Raiders’ first-team squad. The pair have both been…
Talking Grassroots: Hull and Cumbria leagues suffer for their geographical isolation
WHAT do Hull and Cumbria (particularly Barrow) have in common? Answer: They’re geographical outposts. And I wonder how relevant that fact is to issues that…
BARLA National Cup draw on Friday with 26 entrants so far
THE draw for the first round of the 2025 BARLA National Cup will be conducted at 1pm on Friday via Zoom. All entered clubs will…
Deadline imminent for BARLA National Youth Cups entry
TEAMS wishing to enter the 2025 BARLA National Youth Cups at any of the Under 18, Under 16 or Under 14 age groups have until…
RFL seek meeting between youth leagues to resolve exodus of Cumbrian teams
THE Rugby Football League are, League Express understands, seeking to facilitate a meeting between representatives of the North West Youth League and the Barrow and…
New National Conference League chair sets out plans
MIKE DENNING, who has succeeded Trevor Hunt as chair of the National Conference League, readily admits that being at the helm of the amateur game’s…
East Wales win Welsh Under 14 Origin
WALES UNDER 14 ORIGIN EAST WALES 36 WEST WALES 22 IAN GOLDEN, Cardiff University Sports Park, Saturday LED by enthusiastic captain Mason Lloyd, who scored…
Straight Talking: Salford Red Devils deserve stability after tumultuous history
GRAHAM MORRIS is a lifelong Salford supporter and a noted Rugby League historian, both for the club and the wider game (his latest book is…
England Women squad named for Jillaroos Las Vegas clash with shock omission
ENGLAND Women Head Coach, Stuart Barrow, has named the 20-strong squad who will make the journey to Las Vegas to face the world champion Australia…
London Broncos slammed as contract dispute rages with French club
LONDON BRONCOS last week announced the signing of Christopher Hellec from Saint-Gaudens Bears ahead of the 2025 Championship season. However, the French club has slammed…
