Challenge for Widnes starts now
Widnes’ return to Super League has finally been confirmed, but the big challenge for the club starts right now.
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BARLA National Cup Quarter Final Report
Relegation haunted Wigan St Patricks put their league worries behind them to set up a National Cup Semi-Final showdown at Fryston.
And the league continues
Having been all caught up with the licensing shennanigans of the week I completely forgot that there’s still things to do on the field. But the Super League goes on ...
McNamara backs summer switch
Steve McNamara believes that the switch of Rugby League’s community game season to March to November will benefit the whole sport from grassroots level through to the national ...
NCL set for summer vote
Next Monday is set to be the biggest day in the 25 year history of the Hatton’s Solicitors National Conference League when the 38 clubs will be asked ...
What now for Barrow and Halifax
Despite their disappointment at the Super League announcement, Barrow and Halifax must now look to the future as they seek elevation to the top flight.
Are Widnes’ games a bit meaningless
Does the focus on licensing criteria make playing rugby a bit meaningless?
Point deductions don’t add up
Whitehaven have made light work of their points deduction as they look to make an immediate return to the Championship, but is their punishment a little harsh?
Leigh Miners Rangers 12 Leigh East 22
Leigh East won on the road at near neighbours Leigh Miners this evening.
Knock On 2 with Jonny Bell
Another week, another interesting week in the world of rugby league and everyone is looking ahead to the Super League licensing decision that is due on Thursday.
Licensing debate rumbles on
Is criticism of licensing justified and would the game really be better served by a return to promotion and relegation?
Leigh Miners Rangers 62 – 18 York Acorn
Leigh Miners Rangers recovered from an 18-6 deficit to win handsomely and keep up the pressure on the National Conference leaders.
Calm down, it’s only the cup draw
A recap of this weeks coverage of the Challenge Cup draw, a look back at last weeks tipping and hoping for a better round this week.
A Bolton Development Perspective
John Duffy returns to loverugbyleague.com with his latest news on rugby league development in Bolton.
Knock On 1 with Jonny Bell
Jonny Bell kicks off his new weekly feature looking back at the past seven days and offering his own two penneth on the greatest game.
Rugby League poses more questions than answers
We all love rugby league, but the sport continues to struggle to capture a new audience, instead posing more questions than answers.
Place Your Bets with Tipster Ste
A lack lustre second half display from the Warrington Wolves cost me my first winning treble last weekend. Both Harlequins and Leeds won easily on the handicap ...
Put the kettle on, they’re coming
They’re coming – but who are they? I also look again at TV coverage, this week’s fixtures and the new game “Everybody wants to be Ellery Hanley”.
Saints in a spin
Is it too early to be using the word crisis to describe St Helens current situation?
Could we see new semi-pro clubs
The RFL’s announcement that it is seeking new clubs to join the Championship 1 has caused a flurry of speculation about which clubs will take the opportunity to turn semi-pro.
Clubs invited to apply for Championships
Expressions of Interest are now being sought by the RFL from any clubs in the UK that are interested in joining the Co-operative Championships between 2012 and 2015.
Tipster Ste’s Friday night treble
A late come back by Catalan Dragons cost me my first winning treble of the season last weekend. I am confident my luck will change with this weeks ...
2011 NRL season preview
The 2011 NRL season is set to kick-off on Friday, take a look at our season preview and see if you agree with our predictions.
Warrington look more and more like title challengers
Things are shaping up nicely for Warrington Wolves. With convincing wins over St Helens and Leeds there’s no doubting that Warrington are the team of the moment.
RL on TV, going to hell in a handcart
This weekends Super League tips, a quick word about UK TV coverage of the game and what would fans licensing criteria be?