Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #164
Speculation mounts following the anti-tampering deadline, and why a double promotion may work wonders for Toronto Wolfpack.
Have your say: Where should the Summer Bash be held in 2020?
The Championship Summer Bash enjoyed its fifth year at Bloomfield Road in Blackpool at the weekend, attracting a total of 15,070 fans across the two days.
Brian McDermott: Championship toughness would shock Super League clubs
Toronto coach Brian McDermott revealed he has “ultimate respect” for the Championship and its players because of their incredible work ethic.
Six things we learned from the Championship Summer Bash
What can we take away from the Championship’s 2019 Summer Bash?
Summer Bash showed what Championship has to offer, says RFL boss
Rugby Football League chief executive Ralph Rimmer insists the Summer Bash adds a ‘feelgood’ factor to the Championship.
Rugby League Today: Magic at the Nou Camp, successful Summer Bash & Gelling linked to Warrington
A bumper weekend of action and quotes makes for plenty of reading this Monday morning.
Brian McDermott insists Toronto victory over Toulouse wasn’t about revenge
Toronto Head coach Brian McDermott expressed his delight at his team’s performance at the Summer Bash and admitted it was their best of the season so far.
Toronto turn on the style to overcome Toulouse – talking points & ratings
Toronto opened up a six-point gap at the top of the Betfred Championship table after ruthlessly dispatching Toulouse 42-14 in the opening game of the Championship Summer Bash.
Summer Bash: All the team news
All 14 Championship clubs descend on Blackpool this weekend for the Summer Bash – we’ve got all the announced 19-man squads for you right here.
Summer Bash preview as the Championship hits Blackpool
While Super League eyes turn to the Nou Camp in Barcelona this weekend, a full programme of Championship fixtures heads to Bloomfield Road in Blackpool for the fifth year.
Video: Love RL Weekly – Episode 19
Live from Barcelona, looking ahead to this weekend’s action including the Summer Bash, with James Gordon and Drew Darbyshire.
Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #163
Which Leeds player are Salford looking at? Which NRL forward has attracted Wigan’s attention? Who are set to leave Hull KR? Find out in the rumour and gossip column.
Rugby League Today: Kear’s cheers, SL swap, Chase is back & Widnes debt details
It’s an intriguing time on and off the pitch, with the Nou Camp, Summer Bash and Magic Weekend on the horizon.
Toronto become first sporting team to launch their own cannabis product
Toronto will become the first professional sporting team in the world to launch their own cannabis-based product, Rugby Strength.
Rugby League Today: Sonny Bill on radar as Toronto plan union swoop, Leeds in on day off and no to ref abuse
Toronto Wolfpack continue to make waves, some news from the Yorkshire papers and a legend’s birthday.
Olsi Krasniqi returns to London
London have announced the re-signing of Toronto front-rower Olsi Krasniqi for the rest of the 2019 season.
Paper Talk: Hull KR eye Abdull, Leeds wanted McGuire back, Jones in demand
We’ve had a scan through this week’s trade newspapers.
Rugby League Today: Ref abuse, Sarginson try debate & World Club expansion
Lots of talking points following some cracking games in the Challenge Cup over the weekend.
Video: Love RL Weekly – Episode 18
Dave Parkinson is joined by James Gordon and James Messenger.
The good, the bad & the ugly: Toronto crowds, Easter period, worrying injury list
Deputy editor Drew Darbyshire has slammed the Easter schedule.
Championship round-up: Toronto remain top, Leigh edge Sheffield, York made to work
There were a couple of close encounters in round 13 of the Championship.
Paper Talk: Wigan want Hastings, Leeds keen on Salford forward, Catalans target dual-code legend
We have rounded up the latest transfer talk from League Express and League Weekly.
Rugby League Today: Wigan win, will recruit & FC Barcelona do their bit
Just what will Derek Beaumont say about the attendance at Wigan last night? Plus all your usual morning delights…