David Hyomes’ Jersey Talk: #4 – centre
One head scratcher for me looking at our three-quarter line up at Dewsbury over the years has been the versatility factor; wingers and centres seem to have been able to swap roles with regularity over the years. Prior to the introduction of squad numbers, it is a fact that numbers two to five have been quite interchangeable! With regard to number four – left centre – I am going to start with Nigel Stephenson. A few weeks ago I did a feature on Nigel, so I don’t want to repeat that, but how classy was Nigel? Three times a Rugby […]
Roger the Ram reaches mascot last 16
Our very own Roger the Ram has reached the last 16 in the battle to crown Rugby League’s most iconic mascot of all time. Following on from the success of the RFL125 World Cup of Kits and World Cup of Stadia, The RFL is continuing to celebrate the 125th anniversary of our great sport. Following a round of fan voting, a shortlist of 16 mascots has been drawn up, including Roger. Stay tuned to The RFL’s Twitter account for info on how to vote. ?️ Your #RFL125 World Cup of Mascots tournament bracket… ? The first fixture is coming […]
David Hyomes’ Jersey Talk: #3 – centre
A key position on the pitch. You get a long line breaking pass from a playmaking half back – you are in space – do you go yourself or do you draw the last line of defence and put your winger away? As a defender you are often exposed – do you jump out of the defensive line, and make a ball-and-all tackle, or do you hold back and attempt to draw the attacker ? Here at Dewsbury we have been blessed with a succession of classic men in the number three shirt over the years. Let us start with […]
Betfred Championship and League 1 Forum
Betfred Championship and League 1 clubs held a scheduled Forum via video conference today, chaired by Simon Johnson, RFL Chair. The clubs discussed a range of issues, with the main topic of discussion to consider options for the 2020 season, following its suspension on March 16. Reports from the two working groups that had been set up at the last Forum, in mid-May, were presented – one on cost and logistics, the other on revenue opportunities. A range of views were expressed by clubs, both on the issues involved – now involving the possible return of crowds to sport later […]
Fans asked to select their favourite ever mascot
Following on from the success of the RFL125 World Cup of Kits and World Cup of Stadia, we’re continuing to celebrate the 125th anniversary of our great sport, and The RFL wants you to help them find the most iconic mascot of all time! Fans are asked to select their favourite ever mascot – any club, any team! The 16 most popular choices will be collated and added to a bracket voting tournament on Twitter. Fans will be able to vote their favourites through the last 16, quarter finals and semi-finals before we reach the final and find out which […]
RFL board meeting, July 6
The RFL Board considered a number of matters arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, and its implications on Rugby League. The Board approved the introduction of a number of law changes for the resumption of the 2020 season, which had been recommended by June’s meeting of the Laws Committee, all with a specific intent of protecting the welfare of players, and mitigating risk. These changes include the suspension of scrums, and the adoption of the “Six Again” rule that has recently been introduced to the NRL – details below. The Board also considered the issues surrounding the resumption of the Betfred […]
David Hyomes’ Jersey Talk: #4 – centre
One head scratcher for me looking at our three-quarter line up at Dewsbury over the years has been the versatility factor; wingers and centres seem to have been able to swap roles with regularity over the years. Prior to the introduction of squad numbers, it is a fact that numbers two to five have been quite interchangeable! With regard to number four – left centre – I am going to start with Nigel Stephenson. A few weeks ago I did a feature on Nigel, so I don’t want to repeat that, but how classy was Nigel? Three times a Rugby […]
Roger the Ram reaches mascot last 16
Our very own Roger the Ram has reached the last 16 in the battle to crown Rugby League’s most iconic mascot of all time. Following on from the success of the RFL125 World Cup of Kits and World Cup of Stadia, The RFL is continuing to celebrate the 125th anniversary of our great sport. Following a round of fan voting, a shortlist of 16 mascots has been drawn up, including Roger. Stay tuned to The RFL’s Twitter account for info on how to vote. ?️ Your #RFL125 World Cup of Mascots tournament bracket… ? The first fixture is coming […]
David Hyomes’ Jersey Talk: #3 – centre
A key position on the pitch. You get a long line breaking pass from a playmaking half back – you are in space – do you go yourself or do you draw the last line of defence and put your winger away? As a defender you are often exposed – do you jump out of the defensive line, and make a ball-and-all tackle, or do you hold back and attempt to draw the attacker ? Here at Dewsbury we have been blessed with a succession of classic men in the number three shirt over the years. Let us start with […]
Betfred Championship and League 1 Forum
Betfred Championship and League 1 clubs held a scheduled Forum via video conference today, chaired by Simon Johnson, RFL Chair. The clubs discussed a range of issues, with the main topic of discussion to consider options for the 2020 season, following its suspension on March 16. Reports from the two working groups that had been set up at the last Forum, in mid-May, were presented – one on cost and logistics, the other on revenue opportunities. A range of views were expressed by clubs, both on the issues involved – now involving the possible return of crowds to sport later […]
Fans asked to select their favourite ever mascot
Following on from the success of the RFL125 World Cup of Kits and World Cup of Stadia, we’re continuing to celebrate the 125th anniversary of our great sport, and The RFL wants you to help them find the most iconic mascot of all time! Fans are asked to select their favourite ever mascot – any club, any team! The 16 most popular choices will be collated and added to a bracket voting tournament on Twitter. Fans will be able to vote their favourites through the last 16, quarter finals and semi-finals before we reach the final and find out which […]
RFL board meeting, July 6
The RFL Board considered a number of matters arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, and its implications on Rugby League. The Board approved the introduction of a number of law changes for the resumption of the 2020 season, which had been recommended by June’s meeting of the Laws Committee, all with a specific intent of protecting the welfare of players, and mitigating risk. These changes include the suspension of scrums, and the adoption of the “Six Again” rule that has recently been introduced to the NRL – details below. The Board also considered the issues surrounding the resumption of the Betfred […]