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Barrow Raiders get better of gritty London Broncos

1 week ago | totalrl.com | Paddy McAteer

BARROW RAIDERS 24 LONDON BRONCOS 6PADDY McATEER, Northern Competitions Stadium, FridayBARROW came out on top in a penalty-littered game – but London Broncos never gave up the chase. The Raiders looked comfortable at the break, when they led 16-0, but in the second half, the visitors had the better territory, however Barrow’s defence stood firm, with the only reply coming on 55 minutes.
Hull KR loan blossoming back to Featherstone Rovers

1 week ago | totalrl.com | Doug Thomson

FEATHERSTONE ROVERS have bolstered their backline by bringing in Noah Booth on loan from Hull KR. The Super League side recalled the 20-year-old, signed from Wakefield Trinity in January, from a similar stint at Hunslet, which had already been set up by the DIY Kitchens Stadium club, before sending him to Featherstone for the remainder of the season.
Matt Peet on the ‘really positive story’ behind Good Friday derby at Wigan Warriors

1 week ago | totalrl.com | Stephen Ibbetson

MATT PEET believes that the sell-out crowd for the Good Friday derby is a “really positive story” for Wigan Warriors and St Helens. The Brick Community Stadium, capacity 25,000, hosts this year’s Good Friday derby between the great rivals. While Saints’ Totally Wicked Stadium sells out its smaller capacity of 18,000 for the Easter occasions, Wigan’s ground hasn’t always done likewise.
NRL chasing $20 million global TV deal for 2026 Rugby League World Cup with four interested broadcasters

1 week ago | totalrl.com | Callum Walker

THE NRL is chasing a $20 million global TV deal for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with four broadcasters interested in taking on the mantle. That’s according to The Daily Telegraph, which has reported that Channel 9, Channel 7, DAZN and Amazon Prime are all in the running to bid for the rights of next year’s tournament. With the tournament set to play out in October and November, it fills the gap left between the NRL Grand Final and the start of the cricket season.
Ex-Catalans Dragons outside back Matt Ikuvalu finds new club

1 week ago | totalrl.com | Callum Walker

FORMER Catalans Dragons outside back Matt Ikuvalu has found a new club following his release from the Super League side. Ikuvalu played his last game for the French side in their Magic Weekend defeat to Hull KR last August and was subsequently released at the end of the 2024 Super League season. Now the 31-year-old has linked up with the Wyong Roos in the Newcastle Rugby League competition, which will see him play alongside former Newcastle Knights and Sydney Roosters forward Zane Tetevano.
Ryan Brierley reveals the two Super League clubs Paul Rowley could have left Salford Red Devils for

1 week ago | totalrl.com | Callum Walker

THROUGH thick and thin, Ryan Brierley and Paul Rowley have struck a remarkable relationship. From their times at Leigh, Toronto and now Salford, the pair often come in tandem, and it’s fair to say that Rowley has been able to get the very best out of Brierley in recent years. But, with the situation at the Red Devils continuing to look bleak, Rowley has struggled to maintain a team as financial issues plague his ability to keep his best players at the club.
Hull KR’s Jared Waerea-Hargreaves to retire at end of season

1 week ago | totalrl.com | Stephen Ibbetson

HULL KR prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will retire at the end of the year, the club have confirmed. The veteran Kiwi joined the Robins ahead of this season after a storied NRL career with Sydney Roosters. Speaking on his retirement, Waerea-Hargreaves said: “As I reflect on my journey and 18 seasons in Rugby League, I have so much gratitude for the game itself. “Rugby League has given me the honour of representing my country, life-long friends and memories that I’ll cherish forever.
Nigeria coach heading to Australia to raise profile and recruit players ahead of World Series

1 week ago | totalrl.com | Stephen Ibbetson

THE coach of the Nigeria women’s team, Bolu Fagborun, is heading to Australia as he bids to raise the profile of his side and recruit players for this autumn’s World Series. Nigeria are one of four teams who will participate in October’s event in Canada, which involves four clubs and has the reward for the winner of the final spot at the 2026 World Cup. They will play Ireland at Brampton’s Terry Fox Stadium in a semi-final on October 21, with Canada and Fiji also involved.
Batley Bulldogs star cycles to London to raise funds for club during ban

1 week ago | totalrl.com | Doug Thomson

BATLEY BULLDOGS second rower Dane Manning got on his bike as he serves a lengthy ban, but all for the good of the club. The sidelined 35-year-old travelled to London Broncos for Saturday’s game on two wheels, staging a sponsored cycle ride to raise funds to help upgrade the floodlights at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium.
London Broncos welcome former player and coach Tony Rea as guest

1 week ago | totalrl.com | Doug Thomson

LONDON BRONCOS welcomed back former player, coach and chief executive Tony Rea as they lost 16-14 against Batley at Wimbledon on Saturday. The Australian was the latest special guest in the capital club’s ‘Legends Lounge’ at the Cherry Red Records Stadium. Queenslander Rea, 58, had two spells in charge of the Broncos either side of a stint leading Canberra rugby union team ACT Brumbies. He played as a hooker for Brisbane side Brothers and North Sydney Bears before signing for London in 1995.