When you think of rugby league, places like Wigan, Hull and St Helens automatically spring to mind. But almost nobody, even some of the biggest fans don’t spare a thought for Cheltenham, but, the small Cotswold spa town is indeed the birthplace of International rugby league. February 15th 1908, Great Britain, then the Northern Union, […]
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UGRL’s James Boyles on Nottingham win and unbeaten expectations for the season
UGRL full-back James Boyles believes they can “Win the league, undefeated” as they get off the mark in perferct fashion in BUCS tier two. It was the beginning of a new season, one that brings hope for the University’s only rugby league team, following their relegation to the second tier last season. They travelled to […]
Betfred Super League Preview 2023
The Betfred Super League is back for the 2023 season. After a stellar 2022 that saw St Helens defeat the Leeds Rhinos 24-12 in the grand final, to claim their 10th title and fourth in a row, all eyes will be on the rest of the league to see if they can stop the Saints. […]
England Rugby Women and Men’s side progress to World Cup Quarter-finals in style
England Women’s Rugby Union and Men’s League sides both cruised to comfortable wins on the weekend as they set sights for World Cup glory. England’s Women thrashed South Africa 75-0 to top pool C and set up a tantalising quarter-final against Australia. A heavily rotated Red Roses side ran in a remarkable 13 tries as […]
Gloucester Rugby stars join England’s Six Nations squad
Two Gloucester Rugby stars have been named as part of England’s squad for this year’s Six Nations championships. Not one but two of Gloucester Rugby’s players have been chosen to be part of England’s Six Nations team this year. The Head Coach of England’s national rugby team, Eddie Jones, announced his team this morning with […]
Tigers coach Kevin Sinfield completes mammoth MND challenge for mate Rob Burrow
Tigers defence coach Kevin Sinfield has shown remarkable strength and resilience to complete a mammoth 101 miles running in 24-hours to raise awareness for Motor Neurone Disease. The run was completed to bring wider attention the the disease after his friend and former Leeds Rhinos teammate, Rob Burrow, was diagnosed in December 2019. Awareness for […]
Super League grand final preview: Wigan Warriors vs St Helens.
the League leaders shield winner Wigan Warriors will face second place and defending champions St Helens in the Super League Grand Final this Friday. These old rivals have played over 300 games against each other, but have only played each other in the Grand Final 3 times before at Old Trafford since 1998. This will […]