Category: News
It is good to see the RFL rejecting gimmicks
I’m very glad to see that the RFL has rubbished the idea that England or Great Britain is being lined up to play a hybrid…
What qualities should a Golden Boot winner have?
The latest edition of Rugby League World magazine has named the six players who have been shortlisted for this year’s Golden Boot award. The winner…
Discussing the Australian Rugby League hall of fame
It has been a week of Rugby League nostalgia for your humble Antipodean scribe. An email from the good folk at the Rugby League Museum…
Talking grass roots: Leaving a legacy
The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and that uncertain pathway is possibly nowhere taken more regularly than in sport. Hell might, admittedly,…
Why we should heed Andrew Johns’ advice
Now that the World Cup is over, it’s important that the game focuses not just on what went right, but also on what can be…
Danny Tickle wants derby debut
New Widnes Vikings signing Danny Tickle is hoping he can debut for his new club in the festive derby against old rivals Warrington Wolves. The…
NRL chief Dave Smith wants to see international expansion
Martyn Sadler talks to NRL Chief Executive Dave Smith about the World Cup and the future of international Rugby League. MS: You came to England…
Off the field interview: Paul McShane
In a continuation of a new series, Wakefield hooker Paul McShane tells Joe Whitley about his life off the field, including a pair of lucky…
Matt Diskin retains Bulls captaincy for 2014
Bradford Bulls hooker Matt Diskin has been named captain for the 2014 Super League campaign. The 31-year-old former Rhinos star skippered the West Yorkshire outfit…
Catalan Dragons sign Sydney winger
Catalan Dragons have signed Sydney Roosters winger Michael Oldfield on a two-year deal. The 23-year-old Tongan international was tipped for greatness in 2010 when he…
