World Cup Countdown: Ireland

First published in Rugby League World, Issue 385 (May 2013) If there is one nation for whom the World Cup promises so much, even in…

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Secret Speccie: Hemel Stags

First published in Rugby League World, Issue 384 (April 2013) Ground: Pennine Way, Hemel Hempstead Game: Pre-Season Friendly v London Broncos Date: Sunday 27 January…

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World Cup Countdown: Scotland

First published in Rugby League World, Issue 383 (March 2013) Scotland head coach Steve McCormack has set his sights on qualification for the quarter finals…

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Kevin Sinfield – Boot n All!

Martyn Sadler talks to the winner of the 2012 Rugby League World Golden Boot. “UNREAL,” was Kevin Sinfield’s reaction to the news that he had…

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World Cup Countdown: Italy

First published in Rugby League World, Issue 382 (Feb 2013) Italy head coach Carlo Napolitano will take his team to next year’s World Cup with…

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World Cup Countdown: Fiji

First published in Rugby League World, Issue 381 (Jan 2013) Of the five Pacific island nations competing at RLWC2013, Fiji offers the most fruitful production…

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World Cup Countdown: Cook Islands

First published in Rugby League World, Issue 380 (Dec 2012) It’s not easy putting together a World Cup squad when the entire population of your…

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Secret Speccie: Huddersfield Giants

First published in Rugby League World, Issue 379 (Nov 2012) Ground: John Smith’s Stadium Game:  Huddersfield Giants v Leeds Rhinos Date: Sunday 9 September 2012…

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Secret Speccie: Hull Kingston Rovers

First published in Rugby League World, Issue 378 (Oct 2012) Ground: Craven Park Game: v Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Date: Sunday 19 August 2012 Having dropped…

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Secret Speccie: Widnes Vikings

First published in Rugby League World, Issue 377 (Sept 2012) Ground: Stobart Stadium Game: v Castleford Tigers Date: Monday 2 July 2012 As I approach…

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