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.
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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.
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.
Big interview with French Federation president Luc Lacoste
French rugby league is enjoying something of a renaissance in these unusual times, and the French Federation’s new president, Luc Lacoste, is determined to build on the momentum.
London unlikely to play at Wimbledon in front of crowds until at least July
London Broncos will not be able to welcome fans to their proposed new home at Plough Lane until after AFC Wimbledon’s first game in front of a crowd.
Funding, reserves & reviews: How the academy system moves forward post-COVID
The pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for everyone, not least young players at pivotal times in their formative years.
Your feast of live rugby league is here – watch all 50+ games in 17 days
Over the next two weeks, there are 50 live rugby league games for you to watch – all kicking off at different times, meaning you can watch them all.
WIN! Batchelors celebrate start of the season with a rugby ball giveaway
The UK’s favourite canned peas brand, Batchelors Peas, has partnered with Betfred Super League for the sixth season running.
John Bateman on: Wearing 13, loose forward role & being home
John Bateman says he is looking forward to the chance of playing at loose forward for Wigan after being handed the number 13 shirt by coach Adrian Lam.
Editor’s column: The rugby league soap opera?
Ian Lenagan stole the show at the Wigan Warriors media day to preview the 2021 season.
Helping or hindering? – French teams in the ‘English’ pyramid
Question: Is French and English Rugby League benefiting from French teams in the English Pyramid?
Ottawa still planning for League 1 in 2022
Ottawa Aces are still planning to enter League 1 in 2022, coach Laurent Frayssinous has confirmed.
Fantasy Rugby League 2021 now live!
The free-to-play Fantasy Rugby League on Love Rugby League is now live for 2021.
France approached England for mid-season international
France made an approach to play England in this year’s international window, but were told the Exiles game had already been agreed.
Championship needs to put on a show to whet the appetite ahead of fans return
Playing in front of no fans will be a new experience for players in the Championship when the competition resumes later this month.
More calls to establish universal laws for rugby league worldwide
The impact of non-universal rugby league laws across the world will be evident when a Super League team takes to the field for the first time in 2021 this weekend.
Kevin Brown desperate for fans return in what could be his final year
Salford stand-off Kevin Brown enters the 19th season of his Super League career in 2021 and admits it could well be his last.
The longest winless streaks in rugby league
It’s 30 years since the worst losing and winless streak in rugby league history came to an end.
Is tag rugby the key to future proofing rugby league?
In light of an increasing number of health related retirements, the face of both codes of rugby is likely to change significantly over the next few decades.