Meet the Rochdale fan running 5k a day in memory of son
Rochdale fan Chris Lowe continues to run five kilometres a day in memory of son, Freddie, who sadly passed away last year.
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RFL call meeting to address match official abuse and touchline behaviour
The RFL have called a meeting of community clubs to address the increasing number of incidents relating to touchline behaviour and match official abuse.
Jarrow Vikings win North East Premier Grand Final at Kingston Park
Jarrow Vikings clinched the 2021 North East Premier Championship after a dominant 56-18 win over the Cramlington Rockets at Newcastle’s Kingston Park.
How Forth Valley Vikings became Scotland’s newest club
Scotland’s newest rugby league team are doing their bit to help spread the sport.
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.
Scottish season approaches with new boys Forth Valley Vikings joining league
Preparations are underway for Scotland’s newest club Forth Valley Vikings to start their inaugural season.
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.
Community game to return late March with roadmap announced
Community and social rugby league will return from March 29.
‘Know your players’ campaign helps coaches tackle mental health issues in children
Every junior rugby league coach will be trained to spot the signs of mental health issues in young people as part of an innovative new campaign from Movember, delivered by ...
Community game receives £10m in grants thanks to World Cup
Organisers of the 2021 World Cup have marked the 12-month countdown to the final by distributing £10million in large grants to the community game.
Leon Pryce appointed head coach of Mirfield Stags
Mirfield Stags have appointed former Great Britain international Leon Pryce as the club’s new head coach.
No community game until at least December 2
All community rugby league activity will be suspended from November 5 until at least December 2 following new national Covid-19 restrictions.
Boost for community rugby league as return nears
The Government is set to approve the RFL’s Action Plan for the return of community rugby league.
Amateur player releases rugby league novel
Blackpool Stanley North West Division player Chris Davies has published a novel which follows the story of a young grassroots player and his battle with depression.
No full-contact community rugby league until at least September
The Government has announced plans focused on the restart of team sports, but there will be no full-contact community rugby league until September at the earliest.
RFL publishes Rugby League Return to Play Plan for community game
The RFL has published its Rugby League Return to Play Plan for the community game, building on the latest advice from the government and Sport England.
RFL issue fresh update on community rugby league guidance
The RFL has released a new update on the latest guidance in community rugby league.
RFL confirms cancellation of Champion Schools competitions
The RFL has confirmed the cancellation of the Champion Schools competitions.
BARLA offer support to community clubs in coronavirus pandemic
BARLA have offered support to community clubs during the coronavirus pandemic by inviting them to apply for a share of an initial £50,000 fund.
RFL provides update on guidance for community and junior rugby league
The RFL has provided a new guidance to community clubs and junior teams during the coronavirus pandemic.
Community clubs to receive £1million of support
The RFL will pump more than £1million into community clubs across the country.
National Conference League suspend 2020 season
The National Conference League has been suspended for 2020 – but there will be a regionalised group of fixtures.
Thornhill Trojans raise more than £1,000 for NHS staff during lockdown
Community club Thornhill Trojans have raised more than £1,000 for the NHS by clocking up the miles during the coronavirus pandemic.
Community club Ulverston go on shopping spree for NHS staff
Cumbrian amateur club Ulverston have been working hard behind the scenes to help the NHS staff at Furness General Hospital.
Community club Blackpool Stanley run a mile for NHS
Community club Blackpool Stanley are running and cycling a combined 5,000 miles during the next three-week lockdown to raise money for both the NHS and the club.
More than £5,000 raised for amateur club chairman who died from coronavirus
More than £5,000 has been raised for a family of Eastmoor Dragons chairman Dave Roberts who passed away after contracting coronavirus.
Thatto Heath Crusaders suffer shocking arson attack
Thatto Heath Crusaders are raising funds after they were hit by an arson attack in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Amateur player banned for life after sucker punch
An Langworthy Reds amateur rugby league player has been banned for life after a sucker punch on a Chorley Panthers player.
Minute’s silence for the late Scott Stevenson
Senior aircraftman Scott Stevenson will be remembered at all levels of rugby league.
RAF serviceman dies after head injury in match
RAF full-back Scott Stevenson has died after sustaining a head injury in last Friday’s Inter-Services first XIII match against the Army in Aldershot.