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Editor’s column: Anxiety reigns in rugby league

25th January 2021 James Gordon 1

It’s hard to believe that this time a year ago, we were preparing for the new season with the usual vigour and anticipation as always. [Read more…]

Editor’s column: Six hopes for rugby league in the New Year

4th January 2021 James Gordon 3

We’ve left 2020 behind, and while the start of 2021 promises much of the same, hopefully we can see some of these come to fruition. [Read more…]

The morning after another decision that split rugby league

15th December 2020 James Gordon 17

Another seismic day in rugby league history that raises more questions than answers. [Read more…]

Editor’s column: Homegrown players and the blueprint for success

5th October 2020 James Gordon 3

The build-up to last weekend’s Challenge Cup semi-finals provided some exposure to young players, forgotten by the cancellation of the academy, reserves and lower leagues. [Read more…]

Editor’s column: More personalities and more internationals please

28th September 2020 James Gordon 1

Nothing unites rugby league like a player swearing in his post-match interview live on Sky Sports. [Read more…]

Editor’s column: Toronto cannot headline a decade of expansion fails

21st September 2020 James Gordon 11

Eight clubs joined rugby league’s professional structure in the past decade, and Toronto threaten to be the latest to fall out of it again. [Read more…]

Editor’s column: It’s not the same without fans

14th September 2020 James Gordon 1

We’re in a very privileged position as journalists that we can attend matches that are missing a key ingredient – fans. [Read more…]

125 years of rugby league – yet it still isn’t enough

8th September 2020 James Gordon 0

There are incredible tales from throughout rugby league’s 125 years, all underpinned by its foundation and the adversity it has almost always faced since. [Read more…]