What will be Nigel Wood’s legacy?
As the rugby league re-structure hits the headlines again, Neil Barraclough asks just how will RFL chief Nigel Wood be judged in 20 years?
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FTWLTW: State of Mind, unpredictable Super League and London silence
Neil Barraclough has his weekly look at what we learned this weekend, including State of Mind, silence at The Stoop and remembering Graham Murray.
The salary cap reworked – would a minimum spend be better?
Reports that Marwan Koukash is chasing Sonny Bill Williams, however unlikely they might appear, have brought the salary cap back into sharp focus.
National Conference League Round-up
The latest scores and report from the National Conference League.
City of Hull set to sizzle again
It is fair to say that the city of Hull will once again be buzzing with excitement about the clash between Hull Kingston Rovers and Hull FC at MS3 Craven ...
National Conference League Round-up
The latest scores and report from the National Conference League.
National Conference League Round-up
The latest scores and report from the National Conference League.
He’s gone two hundred miles – it’s very far
It’s interesting that people are now of the opinion that a venue is only neutral if it is equal distance between the two clubs. That’s not a view that I ...
National Conference League Round-up
The latest scores and report from the National Conference League.
Re-structure could leave London player development in the balance
London Broncos sit bottom of the table, and know that another year like this one in 2014 would see them drop out of the top flight since the inception of ...
Time to scrap rugby league
Last night’s Challenge Cup quarter final was a major disappointment – so much so that the call has gone out (again) to scrap the Challenge Cup and consign the famous old ...
National Conference League Round-up
The latest scores and report from the National Conference League.
Should Super League Be Ten Teams?
Despite what some have suggested, some have complained about and some have hoped for, there is no completely ideal system that will allow sustainability, competitiveness, expansion, excitement, more income and ...
Pivotal decision edges nearer
The news that Super League will definitely reduce to 12 teams means the final decision on the future of the game is edging nearer.
Change the record over injuries
Injuries are part and parcel of the game of rugby league and the sooner some people realise that the better.
Forget restructuring – it’s time to bang the World Cup drum
The announcement that England will play a first ever Test match against Italy on Saturday 19 October is a welcome reminder that we’re fast approaching rugby league’s biggest competition.
National Conference League Round-up – Week 16
A late penalty goal from Danny Rowse helped Lock Lane to a stunning 20-18 over Thatto Heath Crusaders, plus all the rest from the National Conference League this weekend.
Warrington v Wigan – the best game this season
I don’t know about you but I am still buzzing from last Monday’s Super League clash between Warrington and Wigan – that has to be the best game we have ...
Which other Brits could make it in the NRL?
With an ever-increasing number of Britons heading Down Under to ply their trade, David Kuzio looks at a few other players who could make it in the NRL.
National Conference League Round-up – Week 15
The latest scores and report from the National Conference League.
Sheffield shaping up for a golden season, but still work to do in South Yorkshire
Something has been stirring in South Yorkshire for quite a while now, but really seems to be coming to fruition this season.
Who’s your Man of Steel?
With two-thirds of the season gone, we’re heading to that time of the year when Super League players start to think about their vote on the competition’s biggest star.
National Conference League Round-up – Week 14
The latest scores and report from the National Conference League.
Remi Casty to the Roosters is a good fit
The news last week that Catalan Dragons prop Remi Casty is set to head for the NRL should cheer all fans of the French game.
What do Salford and London bring to Super League
Got a few things I want to get off my chest this week and the first topic may cause offence to a few of you.