In the Pacific, it’s 1895 all over again!
It has been a policy of mine to not comment on the other code during the duration of their World Cup. ‘Let them get on with it,’ was my view.
Five Things: Huddersfield horror, Saints slip and retirement
John Davidson runs through the latest in Super League, as Leeds and Wigan book a grand final showdown and Wakefield secure their Super League status.
League gents to embark on extraordinary journey to honour Steve Prescott
The Steve Prescott adventure is set to continue this year, even though the great man is no longer with us.
Widdop to kick off Danny Jones memorial game at Halifax
England stand-off Gareth Widdop has been confirmed as the man who will kick off the forthcoming Danny Jones Game at Halifax.
Foxy Bingo crown 2015 Ladies of the League winner
Lizzie Jones, wife to the late Danny Jones of Keighley Cougars, has been crowned the winner of Foxy Bingo Ladies of the League community programme.
RFL to commence Player Production Policy in 2016
The RFL have revealed that their new Player Production Policy will get underway in 2016, the aim of which is to produce more and better players at all ...
Five Things: Leigh low, Wakey nightmare and World Cups
John Davidson analyses a week in the Super 8s, which saw Bradford prevail and the Huddersfield express roll on…
Leigh prominent as Championship and League 1 awards shortlists announced
The RFL have comfirmed the shortlists for this season’s awards for the Championship and League 1.
Lizzie Jones welcomes expansion of cardiac screening programme
Lizzie Jones, wife of the late Danny Jones, has welcomed the decision to make cardiac screening compulsory in all three of rugby league’s professional and semi-professional competitions
Widnes to host 2015 Kingstone Press Finals Day
The RFL have confirmed that Championship, League 1, National Conference League and Conference League South clubs will take part in a day of finals at Widnes Vikings‘ Select ...
Wood hails Summer Bash’s carnival of rugby league
RFL chief executive Nigel Wood believes that the first Summer Bash in Blackpool at the weekend was a great success.
Rugby League Week #16 – A little rock of Blackpool stick
Forty-20 editor-at-large Tony Hannan looks ahead to the Summer Bash and an imminent Super League road-trip to Newcastle…
BBC News Channel to broadcast Challenge Cup draw live
The RFL have confirmed that the draw for the sixth round of the Challenge Cup will take place live on Sportsday on the BBC News Channel.
Rugby League Week #7 – Reaction to Sport England cuts
As Sport England’s decision to divert RFL participation funding begins to sink in, Forty-20 editor-at-large Tony Hannan offers some timely analysis…
Rugby League Week #3: Expansion the key for World Club Series
Forty-20 editor-at-large Tony Hannan eagerly anticipates an expanded World Club Series…
Rugby League Week #2 – Blowing whistle on hair-raising start to New Era
Forty-20 editor-at-large Tony Hannan runs his beady eye over the week in rugby league
Championship Preview: Sheffield Eagles v Workington Town
Sheffield Eagles coach Mark Aston is looking for a major upturn in form as his team approaches the second half of the season.
Championship Preview: Whitehaven v Sheffield Eagles
Whitehaven coach Dave Woods has been dealt a triple injury blow ahead of Sunday’s Kingstone Press Championship showdown with Sheffield Eagles.
Championship Preview: Sheffield Eagles v Leigh Centurions
Leigh Centurions could make history on Sunday with a club-record 15th successive victory, but coach Paul Rowley believes Sheffield Eagles will be determined to spoil the party.
Chammpionship Preview: Batley Bulldogs v Sheffield Eagles
Batley Bulldogs coach John Kear insists the “pressure is off” ahead of Sunday’s Kingstone Press Championship match against Sheffield Eagles.
Preview: Workington Town v Sheffield Eagles
Workington Town coach Phil Veivers could be boosted by the returns of Jarrad Stack, Graeme Mattinson and Karl Olstrum for Sunday’s match against Sheffield Eagles.
Championship Preview: Sheffield Eagles v Whitehaven
Sheffield Eagles coach Mark Aston has warned his players they cannot afford to be dragged away from their own game-plan after securing a narrow 20-18 win at Barrow Raiders.
Championship Preview: Barrow Raiders v Sheffield Eagles
Barrow Raiders coach Darren Holt continues to battle against a major injury crisis as the Raiders search for only their fourth Kingstone Press Championship win of the season.