An Ill wind
The Super League Dream Team has always been something of a farce, but in recent seasons it has begun to descend into even more of a ludicrous debacle that I believe […]
Looking backwards to move forwards: Five points on the RLWC2013
As the sun sets on the rugby league world cup – after Australia’s resounding victory over New Zealand – I pose five points that look back over the tournament and […]
Sitting in the halfway house
Saturday’s 14-15 defeat at the hands of minnows Italy provided a moment of reflection for Steve McNamara and his England squad. The defeat to Italy need not be the defining […]
Challenge Cup Final 2013: Wigan Warriors v Hull FC
Wembley will play host to the Challenge Cup final once more as the Wigan Warriors look to see off the challenge of Hull FC to secure their second win in […]
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Kevin Pietersen’s dismissal on Monday yet again raised questions about the use of technology in sport. The issues with DRS have been widely publicised through media coverage of the current […]
Benji Marshall to quit NRL: Oh, Benji, don’t go!
After requesting a release from his contract at Wests Tigers, NRL superstar Benji Marshall appears to have taken a step towards the 15-a-side code. The news Benji is leaving Leichhardt […]
Chewing out
Luis Suarez once again finds himself at the centre of a controversy which, the majority of pundits seem to be under the impression, should earn him a lengthy ban and […]
Looking to Cardiff
With ticket sales performing well for the RLWC 2013, the questions now drift from the marketing office towards the pitch. The pitch in question will be the pristine surface at […]
Late Registration
The uproar over dual-registered players from Super League seems set to rumble on as the season enters its second week. With Richie Moore set to represent Hunslet, Ade Gardner and Anthony […]
Let’s Get Physical
Physicality is a trait that each sport possesses, but in rugby league above all other this spills over into violent acts and this is somewhat expected and even encouraged. This […]
