Where do salary cap changes fit in to the bigger picture?
A change to the Super League salary cap was perhaps inevitable given the scrutiny it has been put under over recent years.
In detail: Super League salary cap changes
Here is the detail, as provided by the RFL, on the changes to the Super League salary cap.
Super League salary cap to increase
Super League clubs have agreed an increase to the salary cap level to £2.1m by 2020, as well as increasing the number of marquee players to two.
Betts praises Widnes academy
Widnes coach Denis Betts was quick to praise the work of the club’s academy staff and players following the 37-24 win over Leigh at the weekend.
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Super League clubs set to vote on salary cap
A decision on whether to increase, or even scrap, the salary cap could be made at a meeting of Super League clubs on Wednesday.
Betts delighted with Widnes win
Denis Betts praised Widnes Vikings' refusal to give in after the recorded their first Super League win of the season with a hard-fought victory at Leigh on Saturday. The injury-hit...
More home comforts for Leigh
Leigh and Widnes both head into Saturday's game on the back of defeats, but it's the Centurions who enter the clash in the better frame of mind. The Vikings have...
Off the Record: Rugby League Rumour and Gossip #79
A quiet one this week, but here are a few rumblings from the rugby league world.
Betts hoping for Widnes injury boost by Easter
Widnes coach Denis Betts is hoping to have some bodies back in action ahead of the Easter programme next month.
Johnstone: “We need to win”
Jordan Johnstone says Widnes will put last week's disappointment at Hull behind them when they face Salford on Friday. Johnstone played his first game of the season as the Vikings...
Salford to continue on upward curve
Salford stunned Castleford last weekend and should prove too strong for Widnes on Friday. Josh Jones and Lama Tasi both return for the Red Devils who won all three meetings...
Betts: Vikings making it easy for opponents
Denis Betts says his Widnes team is making it easy for opponents because they keep switching off in games. The Vikings trailed 14-6 at Hull at half-time on Friday, but...
Hull set for productive night
Hull were impressive last weekend against St Helens and with Marc Sneyd linking well with Albert Kelly the visitors face an uphill battle. Widnes have shipped over 100 points in...
Ellis back for Hull, Widnes make one change
Hull skipper Gareth Ellis returns after a two-match absence with a head injury, while either Steve Michaels and Jake Connor will replace winger Fetuli Talanoa, who is ruled out...
Off the Record Rugby League Rumour #77
Gossip, intrigue and secrets from the big wide world of rugby league. Myler's homecoming? Former England half-back Richie Myler is out of contract at the end of the season, and...
Centurions’ boss blasts kick-off change decision
Leigh Centurions owner Derek Beaumont has hit out at the decision to move the kick-off time of their upcoming fixture at home to Widnes Vikings. The Centurions' Round 7 Betfred...
Powell: Our versatility is a real strength
Castleford Head Coach Daryl Powell admitted the way his side can adopt several different styles of play is a big positive. The Tigers swept aside Denis Betts' men 34-0 victory...
Betts rues lack of desire after half-time
Widnes head coach Denis Betts gave a damning verdict about the way his side responded after the half-time interval. The Vikings crashed to a third Super League defeat as the...
Cas cruise past Widnes
Castleford continued their blistering start to the season with an emphatic 34-0 victory against Widnes at the Select Security Stadium. The Tigers followed up their demolition of bitter rivals Leeds...
Tigers to make it four in a row?
Castleford have been in super form this season, racking up 140 points in three games. Whether they can maintain that level remains to be seen, although the artificial surface at...
Widnes determined to keep Whitley
Widnes chief executive James Rule says the club will do everything in its power to keep young star Matt Whitley.