Disappointment from England, but excitement from elsewhere
You can’t but feel it’s been one big disappointment. England left for Australia with a mood of confidence, one which was arguably deserved, ahead of the 2008 Rugby League World ...
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Bradford Bulls on the charge in 2009
Featuring this week, Mark Fullilove takes time out to evaluate the recruitment made by clubs ahead of the 2009 season, and predicts where they will finish starting with Bradford Bulls.
Who needs promotion and relegation?
The shake up caused by the licensing system means 2009 will be one of the most intriguing seasons since Super League began.
Has Sky been good for rugby league?
As Super League enters a period of licensing, Mark Fullilove takes a look at whether Sky Televison has been good for the sport.
“Big Games” in rugby league?
Tony Williams considers whether the Harlequins RU “Big Game” idea could be used in rugby league.
England still have work to do
Mark Fullilove discusses England’s chances of World Cup glory following the opening game against Papua New Guinea.
Tribute to a great man
Mark Fullilove pays tribute to Adam Watene after his sudden death on Monday.
League must prove a point with World Cup
The rugby league media often find themselves on the defensive, mainly in response to criticism of the greatest game from their rugby union counterparts. But is rugby league as a ...
What could have been
Daniel Anderson leaves St Helens just two games short of immortality.
Family connections
I am very often struck by the number of family connections there are in this wonderful game of ours.
Have they changed their minds?
Looking at the media coverage and reaction to Celtic Crusaders’ win over Salford city Reds in the NL1 play-offs, it appears many think the Welsh side have justified their three-year ...
Grounds for discussion
Rugby league stadiums have often been the cause of controversy, and never more so than this week. Wigan Warriors found themselves booted off the JJB Stadium while Wakefield Trinity Wildcats ...
Toulouse fear for heartland clubs
Fans of Widnes, Leigh and others, not long over their Super League rejection disappointment, may well suffer the same fate in 2011 with the news that Toulouse are set to ...
Breathtaking manipulation
It looks as though Toulouse Olympique may be compensated for the failure of their bid for the engage Super League with a place in Co-operative National League One in one ...
Gateshead promoted to NL1
Gateshead Thunder have secured promotion to National League 1 following their 44-22 win over Blackpool Panthers yesterday.
The Greed of Sonny Bill
Mark Fullilove looks at key issues in the rugby league world, in his new blog ‘Under the Posts’ featuring only on Lasttackle.com
Hock’s punishment correct
The second installment and latest post on one of the newest blogs – “Under the Posts” – on Lasttackle.com
Hornets buzzing for Thunder
With five games to go, four for some, in National League 2, it was thought games between the league’s top three would decide the two promotion places, that was until ...
NRL or else?
It’s ironic that at the same time the Rugby Football League in the UK are putting their necks on the line to develop the sport, their Australian counterparts are apparently ...
Licences: Richard Lewis – are you sure?
In my first ever blog for Lasttackle, it seems the perfect time to write following the announcement of the Super League licences given to clubs for 2009-2011.
Joy for the fourteen
So the decision is finally made, and it’s not really a surprise at all. The Rugby Football League have chosen to keep the current twelve Super League clubs along with ...
The Future of the National League
On Tuesday we finally found out what happens with Super League next year. It is likely that the National League will be two members short. Even if three ...
Swinton Lions – A Fan’s View
To finish off the latest Fan’s View section I spoke to the legendary Swinton Lions’ supporter Spelly to get his view, from a team not involved in the process, ...
Castleford Tigers – A Fan’s View
Continuing our fan’s view series, I spoke to Pontefract resident Mark Fullilove. Mark, 19, is a customer service assistant and full-time student.