North Wales Crusaders are a club on the rise, says coach Anthony Murray
North Wales Crusaders might have one of the smallest budgets in League 1 – but they are a club doing good things on and off the field.
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Red Star Belgrade want to create blueprint for European club giants to follow
Brexit and COVID put paid to any hopes of Red Star Belgrade joining the RFL pyramid, but they still hope to create a model that expands European Rugby League.
Through the eyes of a club trying to grow the game in the south
The trail for expansion of rugby league is a challenging, and at times, lonely place for those trying to grow the game.
More than Bear-able! Supporting a club outside the heartlands
It’s easy to play pin a city on the map where rugby league should be played – but the reality is quite different.
Why Newcastle can create the blueprint for expansion success
They have set the bullish aim of winning Super League by 2030, but there’s far more to Newcastle Thunder’s plans than that.
Richard Lepori on his Italian heritage, James Tedesco & playing at a World Cup
Richard Lepori is incredibly proud of his Italian heritage and says representing Italy in rugby league is a great way to stay connected to his family.
David Fifita would love to play alongside brother Andrew for Tonga
David Fifita says he would love to represent Tonga alongside his brother Andrew in the future – and is proud of how the Pacific Island has grown to be a ...
Danny Addy: Representing Scotland is a feeling like no other
Danny Addy says representing his Scottish heritage means the world to him – and plays for his grandmother with pride every time he pulls the jersey on.
Tui Lolohea on representing Tonga, Jason Taumalolo, beating Australia & their World Cup hopes
It means everything for Tui Lolohea to play for Tonga – and now he is aiming to take the World Cup to the Pacific Island.
Bob Beswick: Future looks good for rugby league in Ireland
Ireland captain Bob Beswick believes the nation has a good pedigree of rugby league talent and hopes they can flourish at the World Cup.
Expansionist Blog: Brad Billsborough on becoming Germany’s youngest ever captain
Germany star Brad Billsborough is well travelled in the rugby league world.
Expansionist Blog: Calls on New York to follow a similar blueprint to Toronto Wolfpack
The proposed New York team should be built on the same foundations as Toronto Wolfpack, according to USA international Corey Makelim.
Ireland star Dec O’Donnell explains why the heritage rule is important in rugby league
You will struggle to find many people prouder to represent their family roots than Ireland international Dec O’Donnell.
Expansionist Blog: Jamaica, we have a rugby league team – and it’s going to the World Cup
Jamaica will be a new name at the 2021 World Cup – and it marks a stellar achievement for a country that only adopted the sport in 2004.
Expansionist blog: An insight to rugby league in North America
With talk of New York on the horizon, and Ottawa poised to join Toronto in the RFL’s rugby league structure from 2021, we gain some insight from an ex-player with ...
Expansionist blog: Alnwick on the move as North East rugby league continues to grow
A genuine legacy of the Magic Weekend can be found in the North East, as rugby league continues to develop at pace at grassroots level.
Featherstone CEO insists Valencia Huracanes will be a success
Featherstone Chief Executive Davide Longo believes the newly-formed Valencia Huracanes has the potential to be a real success story for rugby league.
Expansionist Blog: There is a French semi-pro league, you know
It’s always been a source of disappointment for me that the French domestic competition hasn’t grown in stature since the introduction of Catalans to Super League.
Expansionist Blog: Rugby league history being made in Scotland
Strathmore Silverbacks will create history this weekend, when they entertain Edinburgh Eagles in a first for the game in Scotland.
Expansionist Blog: Regan Grace aiming to fly flag for Wales in Great Britain squad
How does a young lad from the rugby union mad town of Port Talbot become one of rugby league’s hottest prospects?
Expansionist Blog: When heartlanders Lancashire met hipsters Red Star Belgrade in Serbia
Lancashire media manager Dave Parkinson has reflected back on their tour of Serbia in May.
Expansionist Blog: Nou Camp rugby league show a present for Catalonia
Catalans captain Remi Casty would love to play at the Nou Camp again next year, but knows it will be a difficult objective to fulfil.
Expansionist Blog: Jamaica reaping rewards from World Cup qualification
Jamaica will be the the first Caribbean nation to participate in a Rugby League World Cup in 2021, and the sport has received a massive boost on the island.
Expansionist Blog: Tyrone McCarthy would love to see an Irish team enter League 1
Tyrone McCarthy says an Irish team entering the Rugby Football League pyramid would provide a massive boost for the game in Ireland.
Expansionist Blog: Coventry a brilliant example of an organic expansion club
Coventry might not have thousands to spend and a huge fanbase, but they are gradually growing and are a fine blueprint for a non-traditional heartland club.