Tales from Tour: Ryan Chalkley experienced a lot of firsts in Fiji
Ryan Chalkley is certainly adding to his experience on BARLA’s tour of Fiji.
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Tales from Tour: From Afghanistan with the Armed Forces to Fiji with BARLA for Andy Hullock
As one of two players on tour from the all-conquering Hunslet Club Parkside, Andy Hullock offers both life experience and experience on the field.
Do contracts matter anymore?
It seems like contracts are becoming a thing of the past in sport – not just rugby league.
Rugby league the fifth most attended sport in UK in 2018
Rugby league was the fifth most attended sport in the UK in 2018, with 2.2 million.
Peter Fox achieving success in life after league
Marcus Bai used to buy Peter Fox his dinner, but the former England winger has gone on to be successful in life after league.
13 years of Love RL: Video with editor and founder James Gordon
It’s 13 years since the site started in 2005 and founder and editor James Gordon tells the story of the site.
Top five signings of 2018: Charnley’s return, McGuire magic, dazzling Drinkwater
With every season comes new signings and with every new signing, comes a potential star – here are our five star signings for the 2018 season.
Possible 2019 mid-season Test – how a combined Celtic team could look
We have combined a Celtic XIII which could possibly play against England in a mid-season Test in 2019.
Tales from Tour: Dec Sheridan enjoyed Fiji experience after suffering mild sunstroke
Rochdale Mayfield player Dec Sheridan pulled on a Test jersey for the BARLA Lions earlier this month after suffering a little when he first arrived in Fiji.
Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #140
Are Steeden making a return? What does Gareth Widdop’s future look like? Which Warrington player is unhappy? Find out more in Ray Mour’s gossip column.
Expansionist Blog: Jamaica players self-funding expensive trip highlights how much heritage means
Jamaica’s players having to self-fund in excess of £1,000 for their trip to Florida for their World Cup qualifiers just shows how much heritage means to people.
Tales from Tour: Marcus O’Brien challenging himself on the international stage
When Marcus O’Brien swapped Millom for Egremont, it was to challenge himself before adding to his already extensive international experience.
In depth: John Kear
Over the last two decades it would not be far off to suggest that this man is one of the most influential, experienced and down to earth coaches that has ...
Column: Reserves system beyond a joke now
The reserve system has been a farce for a number of years, but it is becoming laughable now.
Tales from Tour: From South Africa to Fiji for Mark Tyson
Strike centre Mark Tyson has been in good form on BARLA’s tour of Fiji and enjoys representative duty.
Fiji beat BARLA in gruesome battle to secure tri-series victory
BARLA Lions lost 32-16 to Fiji Bati Residents in what was a fiery clash in the final game of the international tri-series.
My First Game: From milk round to Super League debut
Ireland’s record cap holder Liam Finn recalls when he was handed his Super League debut – having received the call shortly after finishing on his uncle’s milk round!
Adding the extras #3 – Toronto, takeovers, site improvements and referees
Our Saturday morning look at a few extras from your rugby league week.
Tales from Tour: BARLA’s Sam Jones can’t get enough experience
Despite his youthful appearance, Barrow Island winger Sam Jones is one of the most experienced players on tour.
Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #139
Which venue is set to host the 2019 Summer Bash? Where is Alex Gerrard going? Which Wigan forward are Salford chasing? Find out more in Ray Mour’s gossip column.
Australian Affiliated States perform late comeback to beat BARLA Lions
The Australian Affiliated States scored a try late on to snatch a 24-20 win over BARLA Lions in a thrilling Test match.
Tales from Tour: Vice captain Aidan Gleeson proud of representative honours
Aidan Gleeson is one of the vice captains of the touring party.
Have your say: Is Anfield the right place to host Magic Weekend?
Anfield is the confirmed destination for the 2019 Magic Weekend and we want to know if you think it is the right place to host the event.
Tales from Tour: BARLA full-back Ian Jackson has experience on his side
Ian Jackson is one of the older heads in the BARLA squad but the Featherstone Lions full-back is undertaking his first rugby tour.
Tales from Tour: BARLA had a culture shock in Fiji
Baby-faced Reece Rushworth is fresh from a match-winning touchdown that helped the BARLA Lions to a 22-20 win over West Fiji.