Paper Talk: Ferres to Featherstone, Bradford eye Brierley & Frawley future
There seems to be a lot of player movement going on in rugby league this week.
Paper Talk: Toronto ponder Florida match, Sezer to Huddersfield & Championship in talks with Sky
We’ve had a scan through the morning’s papers.
Simon Johnson appointed permanent chairman of RFL
Simon Johnson has been appointed chair of a reshaped Rugby Football League board on a permanent basis.
Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #181
Where are Castleford’s medals? Who did Leigh make an ambitious bid for? Which Hull forward is off to France? Find out on in the gossip column.
The good, the bad & the ugly: St Helens celebrate Shield, McManus remarks & ongoing spat
We discuss the highs and lows over the last seven days in rugby league.
RFL criticise “inaccurate” article by Eamonn McManus
The Rugby Football League has criticised recent comments made by St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus towards referee Robert Hicks.
Rugby league impact report finds increased aspiration in local communities
The Rugby Football League has today launched a new report that sees “significant” social capital through sporting and volunteering opportunities in local towns.
Referee Robert Hicks speaks out against online trolls
“You wouldn’t go up to somebody in the street and abuse them, so why should you do it on social media?”
Robert Hicks to referee Challenge Cup final at Wembley
Robert Hicks has been appointed to referee Saturday’s Challenge Cup final between St Helens and Warrington at Wembley Stadium.
Prince Harry to present Challenge Cup trophy
The Rugby Football League have confirmed that Prince Harry will present the Challenge Cup trophy to the winning team at Wembley.
Featherstone slapped with £10k fine for crowd trouble
Featherstone have been fined £10,000 by the Rugby Football League for poor crowd behaviour.
Transfer deadline day pushed back to August
The Rugby Football League and its member clubs have agreed to change the transfer deadline day from July 27 to August 9.
Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #162
Which rugby union star did Wigan make a move for? Which Widnes player is on Salford’s radar? What is the latest on the Ottawa and New York bids? Find out ...
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.
RFL make amendments to referee policy in bid to stamp out cheating
Players who are caught cheating – or attempt to cheat – in the ruck area will now be penalised after Rugby Football League made additions to their refereeing policy.