Thunder and Lightning: Salford and Castleford
Zack Wilson compares the contrasting current situations at Super League high-fliers Castleford, and ambitious Salford Red Devils.
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Editor’s Verdict: Magic Weekend becomes a new tradition
After eight years, the Magic Weekend has surely now cemented itself as a mainstay of the rugby league calendar.
Magic Weekend gives rugby league the chance to shine
Another Magic Weekend, and the excitement is undoubtedly growing. Even the most curmudgeonly, relentlessly critical rugby league type can surely enjoy all this?
Foxy Bingo launch Ladies of the League
In the lead up to Magic Weekend, Foxy Bingo are launching their new community campaign; Foxy Bingo Ladies of the League, which will offer a fantastic prize to one wonderful ...
National Conference League Round-up – 13/05/14
Siddal maintained their place at the top of the National Conference League Premier Division with an impressive 40-19 win over Thatto Heath Crusaders.
What World Cup legacy?
While discord and discontent are the flavour of the day in England’s northern counties and rich men plot in smoke-filled rooms to bring to an end his tenure at the ...
The Final Hooter Podcast – Episode 8
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson are back with their look at all professional levels of rugby league.
National Conference League Round-up – 06/05/14
All the latest from the National Conference League.
Samoa v Fiji looks a cracking game, sorry Paul Kent
I was saddened this week to see the reaction of Australian pundit Paul Kent to the prospect of watching Samoa v Fiji this weekend.
National Conference League Round-up – 28/04/14
Siddal triumphed over Wigan St Patricks in the top-of-the-table clash in the NCL Premier Division.
Forty-20 Column: The Golden Point debate
Phil Caplan and Tony Hannan of Forty-20 magazine debate Golden Point extra-time.
The Final Hooter Podcast – Episode 7
Dave Parkinson & Adrian Jackson team up again to bring the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Rugby League.
National Conference League Round-up – 22/04/14
Wigan St Patricks have been knocked off the top of the National Conference League after a defeat to East Leeds.
The Final Hooter Podcast – Episode 6
In the absence of Adrian Jackson, Dave Parkinson drafts in Loverugbyleague.com founder James Gordon who does a sterling job.
National Conference League Round-up – 14/04/14
All the latest action from the National Conference League.
The Final Hooter Podcast – Episode 5
Dave and Adrian return for their look at Rugby League, hear them discuss Adrian’s good, bad and ugly in the sport, talk about the Super League, the Championship, Championship One ...
Harris appointment is Koukash’s biggest gamble yet
The reaction to Iestyn Harris’ appointment at Salford has been mixed to say the least.
Forty-20 Column: The promotion and relegation debate
In the first of a regular series, Phil Caplan and Tony Hannan of Forty-20 magazine debate the big issues. To kick us off – promotion and relegation…
National Conference League Round-up – 07/04/14
Wigan St Patricks moved to the top of the National Conference League Premier Division with a 28-20 win at Hunslet Warriors.
Pitch perfect community club project launched
The RFL is co-funding an initiative which will see natural grass pitches at community clubs throughout the country benefit from expert turf care advice from the Institute of Groundsmanship.
Stand by your man
Coaches need to be given a chance, so it’s good to see Marwan Koukash standing by Brian Noble – for the time being at least.
Sherwood Wolf Hunt looking for success in Midlands Rugby League
A new club looking to give back to the community has been founded in the north Midlands.
World Cup Review – who is holding back the legacy?
It was hard not to come out of the World Cup’s official tournament review full of positivity.
National Conference League Round-up – 31/03/14
All the latest from the Kingstone Press National Conference League.
Heroes of League – The Great War VCs
I have made the point many times that rugby league is a brutal sport. The players who play the game are the fittest and bravest athletes in the world.