Ireland star Dec O’Donnell explains why the heritage rule is important in rugby league
You will struggle to find many people prouder to represent their family roots than Ireland international Dec O’Donnell.
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Rob Burrow: Rugby league’s biggest little man who quickly became an inspiration
We’ve penned a tribute to the inspirational Rob Burrow.
Editor’s column: Playing the old waiting game
Speculation as to what happens with the current rugby league season is futile – no one, no where knows how it’s going to pan out.
Meet Matthieu Khedimi: The talented French hooker who dreams of playing in Super League
Matthieu Khedimi was released by Catalans as a youngster – but he still dreams of playing in Super League one day.
Brits Down Under: Dragons lose two from two, Whitehead inspires Raiders & Titans battered
This will be the last Brits Down Under feature for a while.
Paper Talk: 1895 Cup may be pulled, Hull in no rush for coach & PNG star returns home
There is plenty of good content in the trade papers this week despite there being no games to report on.
From a fan’s perspective: Future is bright for Ottawa Aces if the franchise is done correctly
Alan Taylor was at the Ottawa Aces press launch, and he has given his opinion on rugby league’s latest franchise.
Six contenders to be new Hull FC head coach
We’ve picked out six potential replacements for Lee Radford as Hull FC head coach.
Paper Talk: North America eyes Brierley, Fitzgibbon linked with Hull FC & Catalans suffer financial blow
We’ve had a scan through the latest papers.
Twitter Talk: Fans discuss the departure of Hull FC boss Lee Radford
Following their 38-4 loss at home to Warrington, Hull FC announced that they had parted ways with Head Coach Lee Radford after seven seasons in charge.
Sunday Social: Reigning champions Sydney beaten, Fifita takes flight & Brits deliver for Canberra
It is time for Love Rugby League’s Sunday Social, your alternative recap of the serious and not so serious talking points from the past seven days.
French rugby league suspended due to coronavirus
The French Federation has temporarily suspended all of its competition following the Coronavirus outbreak.
Podcast: The Final Hooter 2020 #5 – Ottawa Aces, coaches under pressure & coronavirus panic
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson discuss the last round of Super League and talk about all the stories including Ottawa, coronavirus and the league form of Toronto, Huddersfield and Leeds.
Expansionist Blog: Jamaica, we have a rugby league team – and it’s going to the World Cup
Jamaica will be a new name at the 2021 World Cup – and it marks a stellar achievement for a country that only adopted the sport in 2004.
French round-up: Limoux march on, Toulouse points deduction & Villefranche reach cup final
Limoux are the clear leaders in Elite One, while Vinnie Anderson’s VARL stand in the way of a possible double for Villefranche in Elite Two.
Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #201
Which prop are St Helens lining up? Where is Junior Moors going? Which Wigan youngster is set to receive a new deal? Find out in the gossip column.
Paper Talk: Warrington want Leutele, Union eye Hastings & coronavirus advice
We’ve had a look through the latest trade papers.
Sunday Social: Austin rescues Warrington, Saints stunned at home & Johnstone does it again
It is time for Love Rugby League’s Sunday Social, your alternative recap of the serious and not so serious talking points from the past seven days.
French Federation slams appalling treatment of referees and warns clubs of punishments
The French Federation has issued a letter to its clubs and leagues, following two incidents of referee and match official abuse in the past fortnight.
WIN | Four tickets to watch Castleford v Leeds on Thursday 26th March
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Expansionist blog: An insight to rugby league in North America
With talk of New York on the horizon, and Ottawa poised to join Toronto in the RFL’s rugby league structure from 2021, we gain some insight from an ex-player with ...
Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #200
Which Summer Bash game has been cancelled? What is the latest on Danny Brough’s injury? Where is Morgan Escare going? Find out in the gossip column.
Editor’s column: Warrington paying the price for cup success
The season is five games old, and already Warrington have gone from the sublime to the ridiculous.
Paper Talk: Escare on loan market, Mulhern on Melbourne radar & Patton offered to clubs
There is plenty of transfer talk in the latest papers.
Sunday Social: Hurrell shows his moves, Williams makes Canberra debut & Toronto nilled for the first time
It is time for Love Rugby League’s Sunday Social, your alternative recap of the serious and not so serious talking points from the past seven days.