RFL to consider dropping hectic Easter schedule, admits Ralph Rimmer
Ralph Rimmer says the future of the busy Easter period will be discussed at the Rugby Football League’s next meeting with Championship and League 1 clubs.
Women’s Challenge Cup first round draw announced
The first round draw for the Women’s Challenge Cup has been made, with Warrington being drawn at home to Wigan opposition.
Championship round-up: Sheffield stun Toulouse, Widnes off the bottom
Sheffield pulled off the result of Good Friday as they beat Toulouse 44-16 to go third in the Championship.
Young Warrington forward joins Dewsbury on loan
Dewsbury have signed loose forward Ellis Robson on a month’s loan from Warrington.
Video: Love RL Weekly – Episode 15
It’s a bumper Easter edition. We hope you enjoy our eggsellent presentation and join in as we discuss aspects from the amateur ranks right through to Super League.
Editor’s column: New York and Ottawa should go straight in to Super League
The North American dream is happening, it seems. So why waste time putting New York and Ottawa in League One?
Paper Talk: Clubs who voted against Ottawa revealed, Hull’s marquee signings, Coote up for GB
There’s plenty of American talk in the Monday trade papers, as well as some transfer gossip.
Championship attendances up by 52% – club-by-club averages
The RFL say that attendance increases in the Championship and League One this season show the competitions’ value to the sport.
“Comfortable majority” of clubs support New York and Ottawa bids
New York and Ottawa have passed another hurdle on their journey after Championship and League One clubs agreed for the RFL to continue investigating the feasibility of their bids.
Video: Love RL Weekly – Episode 14
Dave returns to the hosting chair with Drew Darbyshire and James Messenger.
Championship round-up: Batley beat Widnes, Thornley hat-trick, Woodburn-Hall inspires Halifax
Batley came up with the result of round nine in the Championship.
Video: Love RL Weekly – Episode 13
Drew, James and Dave discuss Wigan, injuries and look ahead to the weekend.
Rugby League Today: Hull KR win, Hardaker spurred on by abuse, and Oldham young & old
It’s all about Hull KR, Hurrell and Hardaker.
Thatto Heath v Dewsbury selected for BBC coverage
Thatto Heath’s Coral Challenge Cup Fifth Round tie against Championship side Dewsbury has been selected for live BBC coverage.
Rugby League Today: More Wigan woe, triple Warrington boost & Magic Weekend
Drugs, weddings and raunchy novels. Rugby League Today is back with a bang after a man-flu enforced two day absence…
Thatto Heath drawn at home against Dewsbury in Challenge Cup fifth round
Amateur side Thatto Heath will have another opportunity to cause an upset in the fifth round of the Challenge Cup after being drawn at home to Championship outfit Dewsbury.
Challenge Cup round-up: Thatto Heath cruising, Bradford edge Keighley, Workington leave it late
There were a number of tight affairs in round four of the Challenge Cup.
Sky Sports to televise Summer Bash
Sky Sports have confirmed they will cover the Championship’s Summer Bash in Blackpool in May.
Paper Talk: Castleford eye Smith, Reserves to return, Summer Bash to be screened
We’ve had a look through this week’s trade papers.