Rob Conlon, Author at Love Rugby League

Adam Cuthbertson: Creativity, Superman & being told to retire by Dave Furner

5th March 2020 Rob Conlon 1

A must read interview with Leeds prop Adam Cuthbertson. [Read more…]

Five overlooked storylines from Great Britain’s 2006 Tri-Nations tour

25th October 2019 Rob Conlon 0

Rob Conlon has a couple of juicy tales to tell you about the 2006 Great Britain Lions tour. [Read more…]

Stevie Ward: I’m not vegetating, I’m cultivating

4th April 2019 Rob Conlon 0

You knew Stevie Ward had to be good as soon as you heard his name. Not Steven, not Steve, not even Ste. Stevie. You have to be able to walk the walk if you’re going to be called Stevie. [Read more…]

Tui Lolohea: From New Zealand gangs to Leeds Rhinos and Tonga star

1st March 2019 Rob Conlon 0

In a not-so-alternate universe, Tui Lolohea isn’t playing for Leeds Rhinos in 2019. He’s in prison with some of his childhood friends. [Read more…]

Jamie Jones-Buchanan: I’ve loved, lived and learned, now I need to leave a legacy

30th January 2019 Rob Conlon 1

Jamie Jones-Buchanan bounds around the corner of the cafe at Emerald Headingley Stadium, finds me sitting alone at a table, and bellows that noise normally reserved for a bartender who has just dropped a pint glass: “WAHEYYYY!” [Read more…]

Fairytales may not exist – but Ryan Hall’s Leeds legacy is safe and secure

21st August 2018 Rob Conlon 0

Everybody involved with Leeds Rhinos could be excused for believing in fairytales following the club’s golden period of success over the past 15 years. [Read more…]

Sinfield to continue Leeds evolution of culture

12th July 2018 Rob Conlon 0

It has long been forgotten, you suspect, but one of Leeds Rhinos’ earliest victories of significance under Brian McDermott came against Castleford Tigers. [Read more…]