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Talking Rugby League: Sky Sports TV deal represents decade of failure off the field
I’M ALWAYS careful, when I talk about Rugby League, to separate what happens on the field from what happens off it. On the field, I…
The Garry Schofield Column: Leeds Rhinos are failing on recruitment – while Hull KR lead the way
RECRUITMENT? What recruitment? Gary Hetherington says Leeds are working hard to improve their squad for next season, but supporters want to see action, not talk,…
The Garry Schofield Column: What’s the point of London Skolars?
WHAT’S the point of London Skolars? It’s been a dismal campaign for the capital’s ‘other’ club, compounded by their inability to fulfil their fixture at…
Championship Focus: The rise of succession planning as coaches take jobs early
HAS there ever been a season where so many clubs are approaching the business end already knowing they will have a new coach next time…
Obituary: Eric Prescott – The best uncapped Rugby League star
ERIC PRESCOTT (June 21, 1948 – August 21, 2023) ERIC PRESCOTT was a fiery and accomplished back-row forward for St Helens, Salford, hometown club Widnes…
Obituary: Shane McNally – The Maroon stalwart who had a fine season with Wakefield Trinity
SHANE McNALLY (May 19, 1954 – August 11, 2023) SHANE McNALLY, who died earlier this month while on holiday in Canada, was a committed Queenslander…
Rugby League Heroes: Paul Newlove (Part 2)
Last week Paul Newlove talked about his dad John, his uncle Charlie Stone, life at Post Office Road and Odsal, his early Test career, and…
Super League Round 23: Albert Goldthorpe Medal points
HERE’S who got the Albert Goldthorpe Medal points this week as the best performers in each Super League match… Salford Red Devils 20-0 Wakefield Trinity…
Leading try, goal and point scorers in Super League, Championship and League One
Here are the current standings for tries, goals and points in all three divisions. BETFRED SUPER LEAGUE – LEADING SCORERS (League games only) Tries 1…
Wigan Warriors’ win at Catalans Dragons was epic – but Super League structure makes it meaningless
STEPHEN IBBETSON reflects on Wigan Warriors’ stunning victory over league leaders Catalans Dragons in Perpignan. WITH one remarkable result in Perpignan, we have an extraordinary…