Challenge Cup tie to shine a spotlight on amateur Rugby League in London and the south

THE third round of the Challenge Cup will shine a light on the amateur Rugby League scene in the south after the pairing of London…

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RFL confident of defending brain-injury claims as 160 former players now involved

THE RFL’s director of operations and legal, Robert Hicks, has revealed that there are now approximately 160 former players pursuing legal actions alleging that the…

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England mid-season games inked in as French reveal Elite 1 rebrand and Paris plans

FRENCH Rugby League launched its 90th anniversary celebrations in Perpignan on Saturday with plans for internationals against England in Toulouse, a rebrand of the Elite…

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‘We always knew he’d be a big player’: Tommy Leuluai on the rise of Harry Smith at Wigan Warriors

HARRY SMITH’S rise to Super League stardom has come as no surprise to the man he succeeded as Wigan’s scrum-half. The Warriors’ Grand Final triumph…

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Ambitious Deon Cross relishing return to the wing for stretched Salford Red Devils

DEON CROSS is hoping a step back can help him take another leap forward in his career. The 27-year-old has enjoyed two stellar Super League…

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‘I’ve surprised myself’: Matty Ashton stands tall for Warrington Wolves after England honours

By LOUIS CHAPMAN-COOMBE MATTY ASHTON says his time in the England set-up last year will make him a better player for Warrington this season.  Ashton…

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Luis Johnson’s mission as he bids to relaunch career on Castleford Tigers return

LUIS JOHNSON is relishing the battle to be a Super League regular as he bids to relaunch his career at Castleford. The 24-year-old is now…

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Leeds Rhinos testimonial man James Donaldson celebrates ‘mad ride’ after numerous setbacks

JAMES DONALDSON has seen a lot in his career, and it was all celebrated on Sunday when he enjoyed a testimonial game against Hull KR…

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Jon Bennison keen for more active role with St Helens amid fierce competition

JON BENNISON hopes to spend less time “stewing away” in the stands and make this the season he cements a first-team spot at St Helens….

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Fa’amanu Brown keen to use international experience to drive Hull FC forward

FA’AMANU BROWN believes his international experience can help drive the standards at his new club Hull FC. He has packed a lot into his representative…

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