Simon Johnson
Everything you need to know on RFL meeting, Nigel Wood return and impact on NRL takeover
It promises to be a monumental day.
IRL ‘concerned’ by RFL crisis as feelings on Nigel Wood made clear
A not so subtle hint dropped.
Rugby league bound for civil war as RFL fight Super League-led plans for chairman removal
Exclusive: A very messy situation has got a whole lot messier…
Former RFL chief Ralph Rimmer labelled ‘an outstanding leader for rugby league’ as he receives OBE
Rimmer spent over a decade working for the sport’s governing body…
‘I hope IMG take note!’ Frustration over England withdrawals as RFL chairman defends ‘legitimate’ injuries
It’s fair to say the response to a relatively successful World Cup on these shores hasn’t been how we would all have liked.
Clubs vote in favour of IMG proposals
Clubs have voted in favour of IMG’s proposals to implement a new grading model to professional rugby league, the RFL has announced.
Club calls for IMG to consider 2-up, 2-down relegation proposal
A proposal for a 2-up, 2-down relegation model from Super League has been put forward by one of the dissenters towards IMG’s latest plans to “reimagine rugby league”.
Wakefield stadium work makes them solid Super League proposition
They might have started the new Super League season as relegation favourites, but the off the field progress being made at Wakefield could secure their long-term future in the top ...
Two-legged ties could be introduced to the Challenge Cup
Two-legged ties could be added to the Challenge Cup under IMG’s latest proposals to rugby league.
Paper Talk: More eyeballs than ever, Odsal improvements & injury shocker
There is growing positivity throughout rugby league ahead of Super League’s big kick-off this weekend, plus all the latest talk from the papers.
RL Today: Joey Leilua arrives at Featherstone, NARL schedule announced
Featherstone have announced marquee signing Joey Leilua has entered the country, while schedulers have announced the first round of fixtures in the NARL.
RFL boss hails getting more rugby league in the shop window
Rugby Football League chairman Simon Johnson is full of optimism ahead of the new season, with more rugby league being on the TV than ever before.
Rugby League Today: World Cup fallout, Smith keen to play
Will there be a World Cup to look forward to or not?
“This is a selfish, parochial and cowardly decision” – RFL chair slams Australia and New Zealand withdrawal
Australia and New Zealand have been branded “selfish, parochial and cowardly” over their decision to pull out of the World Cup.
Paper Talk: RFL chairman wants focus on pitch, Hastings & French doubt for R1 + Bateman eyes captaincy
Only a few days until competitive action returns on the pitch, as the RFL chairman asks to focus on that and not the game’s politics.
Editor’s column: Six hopes for rugby league in the New Year
We’ve left 2020 behind, and while the start of 2021 promises much of the same, hopefully we can see some of these come to fruition.
RFL chairman defends decision to keep Challenge Cup final at Wembley
RFL chairman Simon Johnson has defended the decision to keep the Challenge Cup final at Wembley even though it will be played behind closed doors, and reiterated a plea for ...
Rugby league doing “everything in its power” to deliver a Super League Grand Final this year
Rugby Football League chairman Simon Johnson says the sport is “doing everything in its power” to deliver a Super League Grand Final in 2020.
Ottawa Aces to join League 1 from 2021
Ottawa Aces have been officially launched to join League 1 in 2021.
Simon Johnson appointed permanent chairman of RFL
Simon Johnson has been appointed chair of a reshaped Rugby Football League board on a permanent basis.
RFL in no rush to confirm Ottawa situation
The situation regarding Ottawa entering League 1 won’t be clarified until at least the end of August, according to RFL interim chairman Simon Johnson.
New RFL interim chairman looks at the positives of rugby league
Interim RFL chairman Simon Johnson says he will use his six-month term to highlight the positives of rugby league.
RFL post loss of £327k after low Challenge Cup final crowd
The RFL made a loss of £327,000 in 2018, which they say was largely due to the low crowd for the Challenge Cup final at Wembley.