Domestic dominance has been established but the World Club Challenge may provide extra motivation for next yearHow do you improve on greatness? It is a question many rugby league clubs have never even really had to ponder. But as the dust settles on an…
Super League 2021 Grand Final: Catalans Dragons v St Helens – live!
Live updates from 6pm (BST) kick-off at Old TraffordStage set for Catalans history or St Helens hat-trickAnd you can email Luke or tweet @lukemclaughlinAnd here is Aaron’s piece with Jack Welsby from a couple of days ago:A pre-match word from Aaron Bow…
Grand Final stage set for Catalans Dragons history or St Helens hat-trick | Aaron Bower
A Catalans Dragons win would be a monumental moment for a sport in desperate need of something newFor almost five years, few teams have captivated British rugby league quite like St Helens. From the brilliance – on the field, at least – of Ben Barba’s …
Catalans Dragons blast past Hull KR and into their first Super League Grand Final
Catalans Dragons 28-10 Hull KRJosh Drinkwater scores spectacular solo try in comfortable winL’histoire boys are at it again. If you are a neutral, you cannot dispute that rugby league has craved nights, and moments, like these. Four years ago to the da…
‘It’s going to be tough’: rugby league’s London future looks uncertain | Aaron Bower
With no full-time clubs in the city from 2022, the ramifications could be grave for a sport already struggling to make an impactRugby league is about to enter a new era, with a reduced broadcast deal with Sky Sports likely to result in restructuring an…
Catalans Dragons storm past St Helens to take League Leaders’ Shield at Magic Weekend
St Helens 30-31 Catalans Dragons (aet)James Maloney’s 40-metre drop goal clinches shieldCatalans Dragons made history in the most dramatic fashion with a 31-30 golden-point victory over the champions, St Helens, to clinch the Super League Leaders’ Shie…
Wigan lose their cool as Grace and Dodd inspire St Helens to emphatic derby win
Wigan 2-26 St HelensSt Helens score four tries in one-sided victoryThere has been no shortage of unforgettable performances to settle derby matches between Wigan and St Helens in years gone by. And while this was a comprehensive victory for the reignin…
Rob Burrow’s defiant message spurs Leeds to victory over Huddersfield
Leeds Rhinos 18-12 Huddersfield GiantsBurrow present as depleted Leeds ease past GiantsIn short, this was a performance Rob Burrow would have been incredibly proud of. Burrow was renowned for many things as a player but whether it was then, during his …
Rob Burrow: ‘It’s beautiful being cared for by the only girl you’ve ever loved’
New book details the enduring partnership of the former Leeds Rhino and his wife, Lindsey, and their refusal to give up living life to the full despite his MNDIt’s quiet and peaceful in the summerhouse where Rob and Lindsey Burrow sit together. Pale Yo…
Wheelchair rugby league’s James Simpson: ‘I want them to be inspired’
James Simpson and his Leeds teammates take on Argonauts of Kent in Sunday’s Wheelchair Challenge Cup final and he hopes the sport’s next big star will be watching on the BBCTo many of those who know him best, James Simpson is an inspiration. A superher…