Author: Phil Hodgson
Wales Dragonhearts celebrate 30 years
Wales Rugby League’s community international side, which has been known as “Wales Dragonhearts” since 2009, celebrates 30 years yesterday since their first-ever international match writes…
How they’re faring in the NCL
NATIONAL CONFERENCE LEAGUE RECORDS After matches played Saturday 23 March 2024 LONGEST WINNING RUN PREMIER DIVISION THREE GAMES: Three-match winning sequences for West Hull (who…
How the armpit tackle-height rule went down in the NCL ahead of planned Super League implementation
THE 2024 National Conference League season kicked off on Saturday with players, coaches, club officials and referees aiming to come to terms with, and quickly…
Time to judge the ‘armpit rule’ in action as seismic tackle change hits the grassroots game
IT’S fair to say that the new tackle protocols haven’t exactly met with universal approval at Super League level, with one or two commentators coming…
Inside the community clubs still flying the amateur flag in Challenge Cup third round
YOU wouldn’t make it up, would you? Shortly after I was able to comment, in the opening to this column in last week’s issue, that…
Wembley trail continues for grass roots sides
THE second round of the 2024 Betfred Challenge Cup has thrown up some intriguing pairings – none more so than the tie between North West…
Challenge Cup first-round preview as top amateur clubs meet Forces and expansion sides
DATES and kick-off times have been confirmed by the Rugby Football League for the first round of the 2024 Betfred Challenge Cup, which gets under…
Why the Challenge Cup is still special as amateurs prepare for first round
BOOK your seats for the Wembley extravaganza, on the second weekend of June, now! My advice is, I think, timely, as the first round of…
It’s time for the BARLA Yorkshire Cup Final – one of the highlights of the rugby league season
If you’re looking for some rugby league action over the festive period, the BARLA Yorkshire Cup Final is not to be missed. THE forthcoming BARLA…
Compelling action in BARLA Yorkshire Youth Finals!
MAN OF THE MATCH Tommy Rhodes orchestrated SIDDAL to telling effect, and landed four goals, in his side’s 24-10 verdict over SKIRLAUGH in Saturday’s UNDER…
