St Helens and Wigan clubs come together for World Down Syndrome Day
St Helens and Wigan community clubs Portico Vine and Wigan St Pats set aside rivalries to raise awareness of World Down Syndrome Day in their match at the weekend.
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Concerns over Scotland RL future as club stands down from league campaign
Scotland rugby league finds itself at a crossroads after one of its clubs announced its withdrawal ahead of the 2023 season.
History made as Worcester Rebels play their first game
Worcester Rebels made history yesterday by playing their first game as a rugby league club after being founded earlier this year.
Club hits out at ‘inappropriate’ entry charge for community game but say they will ‘reluctantly’ play the match
Coventry Bears have hit out at what they say is an inappropriate charge to attend their away game at Birmingham Bulldogs this weekend.
That road’s too close! Challenge Cup game switched
Games in the Challenge Cup are sometimes switched to enable a lower league side to earn a bit more money through ticket sales.
Radisson agree George Hotel deal to all but end National Rugby League museum hopes
The George Hotel in Huddersfield is set to become a boutique hotel under the Radisson brand, in the final nail in the coffin for hopes to house a National Rugby ...
Ben Restall Trophy: Derby thriller in tribute to much-loved character
Shaw Cross Sharks reclaimed the Ben Restall Trophy from Dewsbury Celtic in an emotional National Conference League game held at Celtic’s Crow Nest Park.
Kurt Haggerty returns to his community club Pilkington Recs
Salford assistant coach Kurt Haggerty has returned to his local community club Pilkington Recs in a role away from the field.
50 years on: The story of amateur clubs breaking away from the RFL
It’s 50 years since amateur clubs broke away from the RFL to form the British Amateur Rugby League Association (BARLA), with several events planned to mark the milestone.
Ref cam key to creating Super League pathway and stopping drain of match officials
Referee camera technology will be rolled out further within the community game after a pilot was hailed a success.
Former players encouraged to support their community rugby league clubs
Former Great Britain international Paul Wood says he would love to see more ex-professionals offer a helping hand to their local community clubs.
Highly-rated community prop takes Australia chance
Oldham St Anne’s Dylan Turner, one of the best young forwards in the amateur game, is heading off to Australia to follow a well-trodden path by English players wishing to ...
The best year I’ve had in rugby: Paul Wood giving back to his community club Shevington Sharks
Paul Wood is loving life coaching Shevington Sharks juniors, saying 2022 was the most enjoyable year he’s ever had in rugby league.
2023 National Conference League fixtures released
The fixture lists have been released for the 2023 Impact Performance National Conference League season.
Map of every rugby league club in the UK
Often billed as an M62 sport, this map of every rugby league club in the UK proves that the sport has a wider footprint than some like to think.
Thatto Heath Crusaders suffer second arson attack
Thatto Heath Crusaders are once again raising funds following the second arson attack on their training barn.
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.
Live National Conference League games to be shown on Our League
The National Conference League has announced it will broadcast live games via the RFL’s Our League app.
Kevin Penny set to make rugby league return
Former Warrington winger Kevin Penny has returned to the pitch with National Conference League side Leigh East.
91% of refs support use of body cameras to deter abuse
Body cameras could be required to curb the levels of abuse referees are currently facing, particularly in the community game.
Thornhill player handed 12-month ban by RFL
Thornhill player Jake Wilson has been given a 12-month ban from the game, after being found guilty of three separate offences at a disciplinary tribunal.
A feel-good community double, more DJ defib legacy plus NCL club looking for new coach
There’s been a double dose of feel-good news coming out of Huddersfield-based community side Kirkburton Cougars.
The blueprint for success in Cornwall
Cornish Rebels Devlopment Director Rob Butland has been talking about how rugby league can grow in Cornwall.
Club launches fundraiser to finish new clubhouse after investor pulls out
Community rugby league club Westhoughton Lions have set up a crowdfunder to help finish their half-built clubhouse after an investor withdrew her funding.
Shaw Cross announce new Head Coach
National Conference League side Shaw Cross Sharks have announced the appointment of Paul March as their new Head Coach.