Anger as three clubs lose elite academy status
Bradford, Castleford and Hull KR have been omitted from the RFL’s list of Elite Academy licenses for the period 2022-2027.
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Rugby league needs to start listening to its fans
What I’ve concluded is that Rugby League needs to go back to its roots. It needs to stop obsessing with marketing itself as a new, exciting, shiny sport, and realise ...
Is it worth the sacrifice? Championship clubs left in limbo over central funding
Batley coach Craig Lingard says the ongoing uncertainty over central funding could see people walk away from the game.
The Commons Speaker and Kevin Sinfield – rugby league’s influence for change
As Kevin Sinfield embarks on yet another monumental fundraising effort amidst a buzz of publicity, his impending loss to rugby league moves even sharper in to focus.
Rugby League Gossip Column: July 7
The gossip column is back! All the murmurings from the rugby league rumour mill this week.
WIN: 2021 Challenge Cup final tickets & £50 shopping voucher
Batchelors Peas, Official Partner of the Challenge Cup and the UK’s favourite canned pea brand, is offering one lucky reader the chance to win four tickets to the Challenge Cup ...
The next generation of referees: 12-year-old Archie takes charge of first game
Last week, 12-year-old Archie Redford took his passion for rugby to a new level as he took to the field as a referee which has given him a taste of ...
Editor’s column: Great to have fans back but rugby league’s social spectrum still needs work
The hairs on the back of my neck stood up as ‘fill up my senses’ played at St Helens last night as fans returned to rugby league in the UK ...
Competitive Super League can help lead England to World Cup glory
The continuing development of the Women’s Super League will play a key part in England’s bid for 2021 World Cup success.
How Forth Valley Vikings became Scotland’s newest club
Scotland’s newest rugby league team are doing their bit to help spread the sport.
Meet Monte Gaddis: The pioneer of Cleveland Rugby League
You will struggle to find someone more passionate about growing the sport of rugby league than Monte Gaddis.
Chris Thorman wants to take Workington to Super League
Workington coach Chris Thorman has a long-term ambition of taking the Cumbrian club back to Super League.
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.
Perpignan to Perpignan via Hull, Toronto and Sydney: Hakim Miloudi uses Ramadan to reflect
A Frenchman of Algerian heritage, Hakim Miloudi has taken time out during his Muslim religion’s current period of spiritual reflection to look back on a whirlwind year.
Our League: Viewing figures, success story and future growth
The pandemic has accelerated the rise and importance of the RFL’s Our League app, which barely four years since its launch, has provided crucial coverage at the start of the ...
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.
The Thunder storm that wouldn’t end
For the first time in 20 years, the Thunder from the north east are just a promotion away from a return to Super League, where they enjoyed a solitary season ...
The challenges of driving forward European Rugby League
The recent re-brand of the European Rugby League, previously known as the Rugby League European Federation, signals the latest step in the sport’s organised governance strategy.
The Women’s Super League making dreams come true for Wigan captain
The wait is almost over for Wigan captain Rachel Thompson – as the Women’s Super League finally gets underway this weekend.
The 14 teams taking part in the new North American Rugby League competition
The North American Rugby League competition will have 14 teams taking part in its inaugural season.
Championship 2021 Season Previews, video verdicts & squad lists
The Betfred Championship gets underway this weekend and we’ve had a look at all 14 clubs in what looks like an extremely competitive competition in 2021.
Rugby league star turned fireman: Adam Higson enjoying life after league
Former Leigh favourite Adam Higson is enjoying life after rugby after joining the fire service.
Ref view: Explaining set restart and a 50% reduction in penalties
Former top level referee Ian Smith says the new set restart rule should see a dramatic reduction in the number of penalties, especially at goal.
Editor’s predictions for Super League 2021 season
The days are getting longer, the weather’s getting better, the vaccination roll out is continuing at pace and Super League is back!
Super League 2021 Preview: Video verdicts, squads, ins & outs
Love Rugby League looks ahead to the 2021 Super League season with in-depth previews of all 12 clubs.