Author: Gareth Walker
How collective action saved League One season – and what future holds for third tier beyond 2024
Betfred League One will kick off again in 2024 thanks to collective action by its remaining member clubs, but its future beyond that is still…
“People like to find fault in things rather than enjoy the good times, and as a sport we can be overcritical and seek perfection.” – Paul Rowley
DEVILS IN THE DETAIL Salford Red Devils coach Paul Rowley refuses to allow a few narrow defeats to overshadow a successful season and he remains…
From the RL World Archive: Derek Beaumont on depression, drugs and double glazing
This article originally appeared in issue 417 of Rugby League World magazine published in January 2016. There are a lot of things you probably don’t…
Jake Lindsay is living his dreams through the Learning Disability Super League
“There’s been so many great moments that it’s hard to choose one. Just the chance to get onto the pitch at Halliwell Jones Stadium and…
John Asiata chose to end his NRL career rather than have a Covid vaccine, but he has no regrets and is enjoying leading Leigh Leopards charge up the Super League table
“For me to come here after being not allowed to play in the NRL, and be allowed to travel to the other side of the…
The story behind the Learning Disability Super League picture that went viral
They say a picture paints a thousand words, and that has certainly been the case for Community Integrated Care Learning Disability Super League player Gareth…
Kristian Woolf hails Jack Welsby growth into key St Helens role
Kristian Woolf says Jack Welsby is relishing in the extra responsibility of being St Helens’ first choice fullback. The homegrown 20-year-old produced another assured performance…
Championship Focus: Lower-league clubs integral to health of Rugby League
Another new era for Betfred Championship and League 1 starts tonight as Premier Sports’ coverage of the game outside the top flight returns. York City…
Championship Focus: Alex Walmsley on why clubs should cast eye over amateur game
Alex Walmsley knows a thing or two about opportunities in Rugby League, especially within the Championship. Now rated as one of the best front rowers…
Championship Focus: Time for Sheffield Eagles to fly again
When Sheffield Eagles step out against London Broncos at the Olympic Legacy Park on Good Friday, April 15, you’d excuse Mark Aston a moment of…
