Inside RL

Summertime and the livin’ is freezy

The front page said it all. ‘Summer rugby is back!’ screamed the RL Express, over a picture of amused Leeds Rhinos wingers Ryan Hall and Scott Donald looking to the heavens as heavy snow fell all around them.

Last updated 5 February 2010
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Leeds Rhinos are Super League favourites

Super League returns to our screens tonight and, while I cannot be certain who will lift the coveted trophy this term, I know who my hopes are pinned on.

Last updated 29 January 2010
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Leeds Rhinos will not under-estimate Whitehaven says Kevin Sinfield

It will surprise no one who has seen Leeds Rhinos race to three consecutive Super League Grand Final triumphs at Old Trafford that they are promising not to take Whitehaven lightly on Sunday.

Last updated 22 January 2010
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When is the rugby league exodus going to stop?

Feelings in rugby league circles will be mixed, to say the least, if Chris Ashton is named in the England RU squad next week.

Last updated 8 January 2010
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Carlisle Centurions in new ten team conference league

Carlisle Centurions will feature in a new-look 10-team Co-operative Rugby League Conference National next season.

Last updated 7 January 2010
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Kyle Amor set for Leeds Rhinos debut against Wakefield Trinity

Ex-Whitehaven prop Kyle Amor is set to make his Leeds Rhinos debut in their Boxing Day friendly clash with Super League rivals Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.

Last updated 23 December 2009
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Is taking Super League to Wrexham really the answer?

Whitehaven and Workington Town have both learned a little over the past week from the desperate bid to keep alive the pro game in Wales.

Last updated 18 December 2009
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Amateurs could be challenging Whitehaven for top of the bill

Whitehaven’s mouth-watering friendly against Super League champs Leeds Rhinos may have been handed a rival for the tag of most eagerly-anticipated game in Cumbria over the last weekend in January.

Last updated 11 December 2009
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England can never be ruled by committee

A MISGUIDED colleague told me this week that England would have beaten Australia in the Four Nations final if they’d had the Kangaroos’ finest Billy Slater, Greg Inglis and Darren Lockyer in their ranks.

Last updated 20 November 2009
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My Cumbrian side that can beat the best

It’s sad that in a season Cumbria could field their strongest side since the county outfit was re-formed six years ago, they are left without a match.

Last updated 13 November 2009
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Workington Town pack in six of the best

There may be almost as many Furness twangs as west Cumbrian accents at Derwent Park next season – and that may be no bad thing for Workington Town.

Last updated 6 November 2009
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Are England really good enough to test Australia?

Fans of the England rugby league team would be well-advised to watch tomorrow’s Gillette Four Nations clash with Australia at Wigan through their fingers.

Last updated 30 October 2009
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Worthy Barrow Raiders have six in my dream team

Barrow were sent home with their tails between their legs after being hammered 28-4 in front of Sky Sports cameras at the Recreation Ground in July.

Last updated 16 October 2009
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It’s a Long, Long story

Readers expecting a sober account of his life in rugby league must have been sorely disappointed when Sean Long revealed the title of his autobiography. The rest of us were intrigued.

Last updated 9 October 2009
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Stadium dream must be built on firm foundations

I’M not alone in being baffled by the latest proposal for a new super stadium in Whitehaven.

Last updated 2 October 2009
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It’s such a tough call for Leeds Rhinos

Super League champs Leeds Rhinos are almost in a no-win situation over the innovative new Club Call.

Last updated 25 September 2009
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Fans united in support of crocked Chev Walker

Thoughts go out to Chev Walker, terribly injured in a freak accident last week.

Last updated 25 September 2009
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Sam’s one huge Obst-acle for Hull KR

The only surprise in Sam Obst’s fantastic performance in Wakefield’s televised win over Hull KR was that some pundits seemed shocked he had it in him.

Last updated 18 September 2009
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Watch out Leigh, it’s payback time!

Revenge is a dish best served cold, as the saying goes. Five years have passed since Leigh handed Whitehaven an extra-time sickener, ending their Super League hopes in the Recre outfit’s first NL1 Grand Final.

Last updated 4 September 2009
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