Talking Rugby League: Sun rising in the east as Hull KR hit new heights

AT the start of the season, Hull KR and Leigh Leopards were ranked eleventh and tenth respectively in the betting odds to win the Grand…

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Talking Rugby League: The two Super League decisions that reflect badly on officials

TWO decisions were made last week that in my view reflect badly on Rugby League officials.  The first was the RFL disciplinary panel’s decision to…

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Talking Rugby League: What has gone wrong at Leeds Rhinos?

TO see Leeds Rhinos’ collapse in the last few weeks has been truly shocking. To have 50 points run up against them by Wigan at…

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Talking Rugby League: Why have England handicapped themselves for Tonga series?

LAST week the RFL hosted a press conference to preview the forthcoming Test series between England and Tonga.  It’s certainly a series to look forward…

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St Helens’ defence against Warrington Wolves shows why they should make Grand Final

LAST month it was great to see two ‘new’ teams – Leigh Leopards and Hull KR – at Wembley for the Challenge Cup Final. But…

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Rugby League friends walk 100km to raise 100k for MND

A group of friends from three countries are attempting to walk 100km in one day today and tomorrow in a bid to raise £100k for…

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50 Wigan Legends In Their Own Words - Book

Talking Rugby League: The definitive Wigan book, who will reach the Grand Finals and George Ford

FIRST of all this week I would like to pay tribute to two colleagues – Richard de la Riviere and Stephen Ibbetson – who have…

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Book Review: Hope & Glory – Rugby League in Thatcher’s Britain

Hope & Glory – Rugby League in Thatcher’s Britain Author: Anthony Broxton Publisher: Pitch Publishing RRP: £25.00 PP: 351 (hardback) ISBN: 978 1 80150 455…

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Talking Rugby League: The three smart English coaches leading NRL revivals

I HAVE written about them before, but I think they deserved to be acknowledged once again. In the NRL competition in 2022, Brisbane Broncos finished…

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Talking Rugby League: Sky Sports TV deal represents decade of failure off the field

I’M ALWAYS careful, when I talk about Rugby League, to separate what happens on the field from what happens off it. On the field, I…

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