Super League welcomes RFL academy licence U-turn
Super League interim chairman Ken Davy has welcomed the RFL’s decision to hand Elite Academy licences to Castleford and Hull KR.
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Bradford, Castleford and Hull KR granted probationary elite academy licenses
The RFL has extended timelines within proposals for Academy Licensing from 2022 following extensive consultation.
Editor’s column: Does rugby league have a strategic disconnect with its stakeholders?
As we nudge ever close to a return to normality, there are some things that never change.
Clubs and MPs call for RFL to review Elite Academy decision
The controversial decision to strip three clubs of Elite Academy status has made its way to Parliament.
London buoyed by upgrade to Elite Academy status
London Broncos’ head of youth development Rob Powell says the club’s new elite academy license is a significant development for the future of rugby league in the capital.
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.
All of rugby league must be responsible to keep Super League going
While the Super League kick-off later this month will grab the headlines, the return of the lower leagues, academies, the women’s game and community game is most welcome.
Academy brawl between Bradford and Wigan sees 10 players being banned
The RFL has handed out bans to 10 players from Bradford and Wigan after a huge brawl broke out in a recent Academy match.
Time for Widnes to see the fruits of their labour
Relegation for Widnes has resulted in cost-cutting and put their academy products at the forefront of their squad building for 2019.
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DW Stadium to stage Under-19s Academy Grand Final
The 2018 Under-19s Academy Grand Final between Wigan and Leeds will take place at the DW Stadium on Friday, 5:30pm kick-off.
Eight Wigan Academy stars named in Lancashire squad; Seven Leeds Academy players selected for Yorkshire
Eight Wigan players have been named in Lancashire’s squad for an Academy Origin clash, while Leeds have seven players included in Yorkshire’s outfit.
England Academy National Performance squad announced
England Academy Head Coach Dave Elliott has selected a 27-man National Performance Squad, including 12 players from Wigan Warriors and Leeds Rhinos.
Slicker lands Giants academy role
Former Huddersfield Giants and Ireland International captain Mick Slicker has been appointed as Head Coach of the Under-18’s Academy side for the forthcoming season.
Eastmond commends academy talent
St Helens half-back Kyle Eastmond has thrown his support behind the England Academy side for their two-Test series against the touring Australian Schoolboy’s.