Category: Rugby League
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The Ashes finally returned after twenty-two years of “maybe next year” noises, and for once, rugby league got to dress up and feel important. Wembley was packed with more than 60,000 fans. BBC cameras rolling at a sensible time of day. People who had not watched a game since Sam Burgess still had two working…
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Because the off-season shouldn’t mean off-duty. The Super League season’s over, your weekends suddenly feel empty, and you’re not quite sure what to do with your hands now that there’s no one to boo on a Friday night. If you’re missing the hits, the heart, and the pure chaos of rugby league, here’s a thought: trade…
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We’ve just witnessed the opening Test of the 2025 ABK Beer Ashes Series between England and Australia at Wembley Stadium — and now feels like the perfect moment to ask whether Wembley genuinely serves rugby league in the UK. What do the investment signals tell us about where the sport is headed? And how do…
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This Saturday (25 October 2025) I’ll be at Wembley Stadium as England take on Australia in the opening Test of the 2025 Ashes Series. I’m not just watching — I’m in the stands, feeling the noise, soaking up the moment. Because this isn’t just a match. It’s a statement for the sport. Quick Stats Venue:…
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Bradford’s Super League return shows how IMG’s grading still rewards nostalgia over progress, while Hull KR lead and London, York and Toulouse miss out.
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It’s nights like those that make you remember why you love rugby league so much. I’ve just about calmed down enough to talk about what a feeling it was! Wakefield Trinity’s last home game against Hull KR wasn’t just a win – it was a full-on celebration of how far the club has come. Especially…
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Ask anyone who’s been to a game at Headingley, the Jungle, or Craven Park, and they’ll tell you the same thing: northern England crowds do rugby league differently. It’s not about giant screens, booming pyrotechnics, or “game-day experiences.” It’s about heart, voice, and a very stubborn refusal to sit down when the game gets tense.…
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There’s a certain magic number for sports leagues — and in rugby league’s Super League, that number has long been 12. It’s not perfect, but it works. It keeps the fixture list balanced, the standard high, and the calendar from collapsing under its own weight. And yet, still came the announcement about changing Super League…