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Super League referee James Child happy with reaction after speaking publicly about being gay

26th February 2021 Correspondent 1

Super League referee James Child has expressed his delight with the reaction to his public revelations over his sexuality. [Read more…]

James Child to referee Championship game this weekend

6th August 2019 James Gordon 0

Under fire referee James Child will take charge of the Championship game between Widnes and Toulouse on Saturday. [Read more…]

The good, the bad & the ugly: Brilliant Bradford, Sarginson ruled out try, referee abuse

13th May 2019 Drew Darbyshire 0

We look at the positives and negatives from the Challenge Cup weekend. [Read more…]

Veivers tight-lipped over referee

2nd April 2012 James Gordon 0

Salford coach Phil Veivers refused to comment about referee James Child following his side’s 40-20 defeat against Wigan at the weekend.

Simmons slams referee

27th February 2012 James Gordon 0

St Helens coach Royce Simmons says some of the penalties in their dramatic loss to Catalan on Friday were “an absolute joke”.

Referee Child earns SL promotion

14th January 2010 Correspondent 0

The RFL has appointed James Child to its senior refereeing squad, taking the number of employed officials to seven.

International

The challenges of driving forward European Rugby League

15th April 2021 1

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. [Read more…]
Pick

The Women’s Super League making dreams come true for Wigan captain

14th April 2021 0

The wait is almost over for Wigan captain Rachel Thompson – as the Women’s Super League finally gets underway this weekend. [Read more…]
International

The 14 teams taking part in the new North American Rugby League competition

1st April 2021 2

The North American Rugby League competition will have 14 teams taking part in its inaugural season. [Read more…]
Championship

Championship 2021 Season Previews, video verdicts & squad lists

1st April 2021 1

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. [Read more…]
Features

Rugby league star turned fireman: Adam Higson enjoying life after league

30th March 2021 0

Former Leigh favourite Adam Higson is enjoying life after rugby after joining the fire service. [Read more…]
Pick

Ref view: Explaining set restart and a 50% reduction in penalties

27th March 2021 0

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. [Read more…]