Former RFL chief Ralph Rimmer labelled ‘an outstanding leader for rugby league’ as he receives OBE
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Ralph Rimmer appointed independent advisor ‘to help stabilise future of professional rugby union’
Former RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer has been appointed as one of two independent advisors to work on the future stability of rugby union.
Tributes paid to Jon Dutton as he bids farewell to rugby league
Another home World Cup has been and gone, and the man who led the team behind it is leaving rugby league for pastures new.
RFL appoint interim CEO as they seek permanent Ralph Rimmer successor
Tony Sutton will act as the interim chief executive of the RFL until the governing body appoints a permanent successor to Ralph Rimmer.
No disciplinary action for Ralph Rimmer following Fiji comments
RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer will face no formal disciplinary action following an investigation in to comments made during an Awards Dinner last month.
Ralph Rimmer says abuse not the reason he quit as RFL CEO
Chief executive Ralph Rimmer has spoken of the abuse he has received during his five years at the helm of the Rugby Football League but insists it played no part ...
Ralph Rimmer and Karen Moorhouse to leave Rugby Football League
Ralph Rimmer is to stand down as chief executive of the Rugby Football League at the end of this year. He will have served for more than 12 years with...
Ralph Rimmer confirms no structure changes for 2023 season
RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer says there will be no structure changes for the 2023 season and they will await recommendations from new partners IMG for beyond that.
Rugby League World Cup news: What’s been said about France 2025
The news that the Rugby League World Cup will head to France in 2025 has been met with positivity and excitement.
RL Today: Hodgson praise for Shaul & Walker could return on Sunday
Brett Hodgson praises Jamie Shaul’s attitude, while Jack Walker could make his return from injury against Featherstone on Sunday.
France World Cup “another major boost” for rugby league in Europe
France hosting the Rugby League World Cup in 2025 is just another boost for rugby league in Europe, according to Rugby Football League chief executive Ralph Rimmer.
Positivity the mood for rugby league in 2022
Positivity has to be the mood for rugby league this year, according to Rugby Football League chief executive Ralph Rimmer.
Re-unification of Super League and RFL still not completed
The proposed re-alignment of Super League with the RFL is still “by no means completed” according to acting top flight chairman Ken Davy.
Lions and RFL chief Ralph Rimmer re-unite Stan with long lost medal
Swinton have presented former player Stan Laing with a replacement medal after the original was lost.
Ralph Rimmer on Combined Nations All Stars, regular France tests & Great Britain fixtures
England will play the Combined Nations All Stars again in 2022 but this time it will be a stand-alone fixture, says Rugby Football League chief executive Ralph Rimmer.
Editor’s column: Little to report from Ralph Rimmer’s return
RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer responded to criticism for ‘going missing’ over the past few months by holding a media briefing last week.
Paper Talk: Restructure won’t solve problems, from RL to NFL & changes at Hull
The stories catching our eye in the papers over the weekend.
RFL chief Ralph Rimmer highlights benefits of unified game
Ralph Rimmer believes it is critical that “we sell the sport as one” as the re-alignment of the Rugby Football League and Super League moves closer.
RFL boss says “standing still not an option” as game aims to move forward
Rugby Football League chief executive Ralph Rimmer is ready to “roll the dice” after admitting the game cannot afford to stand still as he prepares to lead a strategic working ...
Super League and RFL move closer to re-alignment
The first steps towards a re-alignment of Super League and the Rugby Football League were taken today when club representatives met to discuss plans for a restructure of the game.
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.
RFL hopeful Wembley can be at least half-full for Challenge Cup final
RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer hopes that Wembley will be at least half-full for the Challenge Cup final in July, as Government restrictions on fans attending sport begin to be ...
Women’s game receives boost from National Lottery’s link with RFL
The Rugby Football League is celebrating a lottery win it says will help the women’s game plot a way through the coronavirus pandemic.
We got what we wanted from Government, says RFL chief Ralph Rimmer
Rugby Football League chief executive Ralph Rimmer says his sport got exactly what they wanted from the Government’s sport relief package.
RFL marks start of Black History Month with launch of new programme to tackle discrimination
The Rugby Football League has stepped up its efforts to combat discrimination by launching a four-point plan to make the game more inclusive.
Rugby League Today: RL losing £2m a week due to pandemic, Dwyer’s COVID scare & Boyd’s remarkable 112-year-old record
The harsh reality that faces rugby league became a bit more real overnight.
Rest of rugby league season likely to be behind closed doors, including Grand Final
RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer says the ban on fans at elite sport events could last all winter and that it’s likely the Challenge Cup final and Grand Final will ...
RFL chief urges Government to stick with target date of October 1 for return of crowds
RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer is urging the Government to stick with the target date of October 1 for the widespread re-opening of major sporting fixtures and insists rugby league ...
Paper Talk: Bevan French, Jamie Peacock’s debt to RL, more re-shaping & Toronto crunch
Plenty of real talk from a Bank Holiday weekend that saw rugby league celebrate its 125th birthday.