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You’ve got to hand it to Marwan Koukash, he is a very fast learner! Having bought pretty much a logo and team colours when he purchased the Salford Reds Marwan Koukash took a few weeks to look over the clubs before he made some major changes. He go rid of the coach and brought in…
Things didn’t go to plan in Perpignan as Salford suffered their 7th defeat In 11 Super League games at the hands of the Catalan Dragons. The Dragons victory was influenced by young full back Morgan Escaré. Escaré scored his first of three tries the first minute, with Daryl Millard adding a second try six minutes…
The spotlight is on the Grima’s capital challenge. London Broncos and Tony Rea have parted company after 12 straight defeats in all competitions. Finding themselves without a home and having to contend with what amounted to a mass exodus of first team players at the end of last season, it appeared that Super League may…
The Oxford Dictionary describes delusion as the following: “An idiosyncratic belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument, typically as a symptom of mental disorder” Leeds Rhinos forward Jamie Peacock has described Leeds Rhinos fullback Zak Hardaker as the following: “Defensively, there is not a better full-back in the world” “His…
First Utility Round 10 saw a battering for the Bulls, a surprise win for the Vikings and Leeds go to the top of the Super League table. Wigan Warriors vs Bradford Bulls If you’re a Bulls fan, you probably already know the score and will want to miss out this section. Bradford Bulls didn’t turn…
The spotlight is on the easter period…Again The Easter period, which involves playing two games in the space of a few days, is one the most grueling for Super League clubs and continues to attract criticism from coaches and players alike. Such a move may be likely as Super League will decrease to 12 teams…
Round 9 saw all derbies take place, with St Helens’ 100% winning streak come to an end, Hull KR with a last minute winner against Hull FC and Bradford remain bottom of the table. Hull KR vs Hull FC- Hull KR got the last minute win at the KC Lightstream Stadium with a Craig Hall,…
Super League returned this weekend after the fourth round of the Challenge Cup last week. Round 8 saw Jamie Peacock’s 500th appearance, new Salford Red Devils coach Harris secure his first win in his first game and London put on a strong performance at the DW Stadium. Hull FC vs Huddersfield Giants The Thursday night…
The Spotlight is on the lack of spotlight On Thursday night at the KC Stadium Salford beat Hull FC thanks to a golden point drop goal in a thrilling contest to proceed to the fifth round of the Challenge Cup. This game was not shown by a single television broadcaster. On Friday and Saturday broadcasters…
They have a new coach, and now the Salford Red Devils want a new star playmaker. News Limited in Australia is reporting that the Salford Red Devils are set to launch a $3 million bid for former Wests Tigers star Benii Marshall. Marshall has been playing Rugby Union this season and by all accounts he…
The spotlight is on… the match review panel: Hull Kingston Rovers Chairman Neil Hudgell launch a scathing attack on the Rugby Football League match review panel after a series of inconsistent bans across the league. Mr Hudgell pointed to Justin Poore’s 3-game ban for an offence almost identical to that of Widnes’ Willie Isa, who…
Round 6 saw Rangi Chase return for Salford, Leeds putting 54 points against London on the score-board and one of the lowest scoring games I’ve ever seen. Warrington Wolves vs Wigan Warriors The Thursday night game. Low scoring and quite scruffy is how I’d describe this one, nevertheless a good game of Rugby League. Warrington…
The spotlight is on… Classy Cas’: Castleford Tigers sit joint top of Super League after four straight victories has given Daryl Powell’s men the perfect start to the new season. Powell took over from Ian Millward in May last year and brought some much needed stability to the club with a return of 11 points…
Sam Tomkins dominated the rugby league headlines last year. The Wigan man had made it clear that he wanted to experience the NRL, but speculation was rife to where he would end up. Despite a last minute pitch from one Russell Crowe, Tomkins opted for the New Zealand Warriors, in what was a world record…
The Spotlight is on… Bradford: this week the RFL hit Bradford Bulls with a 6-point deduction that leaves them 4 points adrift of London at the bottom of the Super League table. With the threat of relegation at the end of the season, this is absolutely disasterous for Francis Cummins and his squad. A dark…
The Spotlight is on… progress and improvements: Rugby League is to undergo some fundamental changes in 2015 after the RFL announced that Super League members were ‘virtually unanimous’ in voting for a 12-team competition with meaningful movement between Super League and the Championship. The Championship will also revert to 12 teams and in the latter…
Over the years we have all become use to hearing ridiculous statements coming out of England. Whether it be clubs trying to pull the wool over the eyes of their own supporters by pumping the tyres of old imports, English magazines giving false accolades to English players to boost circulation numbers, of even the RFL…
Leeds Rhinos have been handed the perfect pre-season boost ahead of the new Super League campaign after it was confirmed that stalwart Jamie Peacock had agreed a contract extension. The former England captain, who had previously said that 2014 would be his last year before retiring, has, at the grand old age of 36, penned…
First Utility, an independent energy company that has captured less than 1% of the UK’s overall energy market, will sponsor Super League for three seasons in a deal that will reportedly see them pay around £750,000 per year for the privilege. While it is a concern that the RFL did not release actual figures, it…
As a Rugby League supporter, your support should not be unconditional. Your time and entertainment budget is very valuable. You should never, ever forget that. The London Broncos are a terrible joke at the moment. A franchise that is directionless, under funded, poorly managed and who does not belong anywhere near Super League. Let me…
In the long list of completely ridiculous situations that have emerged at the London Broncos in recent seasons, this is up there with one of the most embarrassing. The London Broncos announced on Friday that they had signed retired Australian forward Ben Ross for the 2014 Super League season. That Ross would need to come…
I decided to try my best to explain the new Super League/Championship restructure. Please be patient. I understand this will be very confusing. Trust me when I say I have tried to make this as simple as I possibly could. I’m not joking… Explaining The Super League/Championship Restructure: Phase One There will be two divisions…
Let me guess…you’ve stopped talking about the fact that Rugby League clubs at every level across the UK are in financial meltdown. You’ve stopped talking about the lack of funding being put into development. You have stopped talking about how terrible the current Rugby Football league administration is. Why? Because with a combination of smoke…
Leeds Rhino’s head coach Brian McDermott has been given mixed news regarding three of his injured players ahead of the new Super League season. As ever, Leeds will be backed by a number of Betfair fans, but the Rhinos will face another tough season, with the likes of Wigan, St Helens, Huddersfield and Warrington all…
It is a question I see posed time and time again. Why can’t Super League attract big name, big spending, national sponsors? It is a question that is pretty easy to answer, and one I’ve decided to put in a single article that can be linked to when ever someone asks this question. Put yourself…
Hull Kingston Rovers Chairman Neil Hudgell said he was happy with the club’s progress and described 2013 as ‘largely positive’ after the Robins finished their regular Super League season in the final playoff spot. Craven Park has seen many changes both on and off the field recently as the club continues to reshape itself ahead…
Warrington Wolves coach, Tony Smith, has played down fears his side will lack leaders in 2014 as they chase an elusive Super League crown. Warrington will go into next season without captain, Adrian Morley, experienced pair, Brett Hodgson and Garreth Carvell, and influential half-back, Lee Briers. Smith is confident the Wolves will cope without those…
Next Tuesday (December 17), representatives of the Great Britain Armed Forces Rugby League will present to the UK’s Parliamentary Rugby League Group. 2014 represents the 20th anniversary of rugby league being played in the services after the ban on servicemen and women playing the sport was lifted in 1994, something in which the Group and…
The 2013 Super League season was a worrying one for fans of the sport in Great Britain. It felt like a tipping point had been reached as more clubs than ever faced financial oblivion while National Rugby League clubs officially began to cherry pick players they wanted from Super League clubs. Pretty much the only…
Leigh Centurions have offered their support to the Political Animals and a World XIII team ahead of their encounter before the Rugby League World Cup Final on Saturday 30 November. The Championship club is making players available to coach both sides as they do battle at Leigh Sports Village. The Political Animals RLFC is a…