Category: Features
Championship Focus: Could Kent embrace London Broncos?
Damian Irvine says that by taking two Championship matches to Ebbsfleet United Football Club, London Broncos have spread the Rugby League word to Germany, never…
Talking Rugby League: Can anyone produce a viable plan for Bradford Bulls’ Odsal Stadium?
Last week Bradford Bulls held a fans forum at Odsal in which their owner, Nigel Wood, the former RFL Chief Executive, released some information about…
The Garry Schofield Column: State of Origin epic shows the standard England must reach at World Cup
Wow, wow, wow… Congratulations to Queensland and their coach Billy Slater on a fine State of Origin series success which means the shield returns north…
UpFront: Does the punishment fit the crime when huge bans are handed out?
Suspensions, or to be more precise their length, are in the spotlight. Newcastle Thunder backrower Alex Foster and Cornwall hooker Luke Collins both face bans…
Obituary: Mick Crane – An awesome talent who could have achieved more
MICK CRANE (DoB unknown – 3 July 2022) Mick Crane endeared himself to supporters of both Hull clubs as well as Leeds, appeared in ten…
Obituary: Asuquo Ema – The popular prop who was a stalwart of Hull KR’s glory days
ASUQUO EMA (July 1963 – 3 July 2022) Asuquo ‘Zook’ Ema was a popular, strong and mobile prop who served Hull KR with distinction for…
Rugby League Heroes: Nick Pinkney
Nick Pinkney had never played in the top flight when he represented England in the 1995 World Cup. He started at Ryedale-York and was part…
Championship Focus: History and culture hold sway at Batley Bulldogs
It’s not unusual for coaches to tap into the history and heritage of their club as they try to motivate players. Matt Peet did exactly…
Talking Rugby League: Magic Weekend crowds have fun, but why don’t they increase?
A total of 62,154 supporters attended this year’s Magic Weekend in Newcastle – 36,821 on Saturday and 25,333 on Sunday. That is marginally higher than…
The Garry Schofield Column: Hull KR right to make Tony Smith call but experienced boss will be back
Things can change pretty quickly in sport. It doesn’t seem very long since we were raving about Hull KR reaching the play-offs, where they swept…
