Our League: Viewing figures, success story and future growth
The pandemic has accelerated the rise and importance of the RFL’s Our League app, which barely four years since its launch, has provided crucial coverage at the start of the ...
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How Forth Valley Vikings became Scotland’s newest club
Scotland’s newest rugby league team are doing their bit to help spread the sport.
Meet Monte Gaddis: The pioneer of Cleveland Rugby League
You will struggle to find someone more passionate about growing the sport of rugby league than Monte Gaddis.
Chris Thorman wants to take Workington to Super League
Workington coach Chris Thorman has a long-term ambition of taking the Cumbrian club back to Super League.
RFL fee plans could have “disastrous effect” on the amateur game and cause exodus of players
A growing number of community clubs and leagues are protesting about the RFL’s recently announced plans to introduce an annual registration fee for participants.
Perpignan to Perpignan via Hull, Toronto and Sydney: Hakim Miloudi uses Ramadan to reflect
A Frenchman of Algerian heritage, Hakim Miloudi has taken time out during his Muslim religion’s current period of spiritual reflection to look back on a whirlwind year.
RFL defend controversial plans to introduce membership fee for community rugby league
Controversial plans to introduce a community game-wide membership fee have been defended as necessary to future proof the sport, by the RFL.
The Thunder storm that wouldn’t end
For the first time in 20 years, the Thunder from the north east are just a promotion away from a return to Super League, where they enjoyed a solitary season ...
The challenges of driving forward European Rugby League
The recent re-brand of the European Rugby League, previously known as the Rugby League European Federation, signals the latest step in the sport’s organised governance strategy.
The Women’s Super League making dreams come true for Wigan captain
The wait is almost over for Wigan captain Rachel Thompson – as the Women’s Super League finally gets underway this weekend.
The 14 teams taking part in the new North American Rugby League competition
The North American Rugby League competition will have 14 teams taking part in its inaugural season.
Championship 2021 Season Previews, video verdicts & squad lists
The Betfred Championship gets underway this weekend and we’ve had a look at all 14 clubs in what looks like an extremely competitive competition in 2021.
Rugby league star turned fireman: Adam Higson enjoying life after league
Former Leigh favourite Adam Higson is enjoying life after rugby after joining the fire service.
Ref view: Explaining set restart and a 50% reduction in penalties
Former top level referee Ian Smith says the new set restart rule should see a dramatic reduction in the number of penalties, especially at goal.
Editor’s predictions for Super League 2021 season
The days are getting longer, the weather’s getting better, the vaccination roll out is continuing at pace and Super League is back!
Super League 2021 Preview: Video verdicts, squads, ins & outs
Love Rugby League looks ahead to the 2021 Super League season with in-depth previews of all 12 clubs.
Big interview with French Federation president Luc Lacoste
French rugby league is enjoying something of a renaissance in these unusual times, and the French Federation’s new president, Luc Lacoste, is determined to build on the momentum.
London unlikely to play at Wimbledon in front of crowds until at least July
London Broncos will not be able to welcome fans to their proposed new home at Plough Lane until after AFC Wimbledon’s first game in front of a crowd.
Funding, reserves & reviews: How the academy system moves forward post-COVID
The pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for everyone, not least young players at pivotal times in their formative years.
Your feast of live rugby league is here – watch all 50+ games in 17 days
Over the next two weeks, there are 50 live rugby league games for you to watch – all kicking off at different times, meaning you can watch them all.
WIN! Batchelors celebrate start of the season with a rugby ball giveaway
The UK’s favourite canned peas brand, Batchelors Peas, has partnered with Betfred Super League for the sixth season running.
John Bateman on: Wearing 13, loose forward role & being home
John Bateman says he is looking forward to the chance of playing at loose forward for Wigan after being handed the number 13 shirt by coach Adrian Lam.
Editor’s column: The rugby league soap opera?
Ian Lenagan stole the show at the Wigan Warriors media day to preview the 2021 season.
Helping or hindering? – French teams in the ‘English’ pyramid
Question: Is French and English Rugby League benefiting from French teams in the English Pyramid?
Ottawa still planning for League 1 in 2022
Ottawa Aces are still planning to enter League 1 in 2022, coach Laurent Frayssinous has confirmed.