Liverpool Daily Post - Tag - rugby league

Coach Denis Betts happy as Widnes Vikings continue warm-up to Super League season with win at Swinton Lions

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WIDNES VIKINGS’ warm-up for Super League continued at Leigh Sports Village against plucky Swinton Lions who gave Widnes a good test which enhanced their preparation for Wakefield in Trinity Wildcats in February.

Australian trip is worth the risk, says Warrington Wolves coach Tony Smith

Liverpool Daily Post — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WARRINGTON coach Tony Smith is happy to risk his side being jet-lagged for the start of Super League as he prepares to take them to Australia for the next three weeks.

Rhys Hanbury in line for debut as Widnes Vikings hope to tame Swinton Lions

Liverpool Daily Post — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FORMER Crusaders half-back Rhys Hanbury will make his Widnes debut when the Vikings take on Swinton Lions on Sunday (Leigh Sports Village, 3pm).

Sean McGuire: Dave Chisnall is a St Helens success story – and not a rugby ball in sight!

Liverpool Daily Post — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WHILE most sportsmen from St Helens have found success with a rugby ball in hand, it was great to see Dave Chisnall gain a memorable victory over Phil Taylor in the PDC World Darts Championships.

Warrington Wolves’ scrum-half Richie Myler set to miss start of Super League season after dislocating an elbow in friendly match against Widnes

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WARRINGTON scrum-half Richie Myler will miss the start of the new Super League season after dislocating an elbow in his side’s Boxing Day friendly against Widnes.

Grassroots rugby league switch to summer

Liverpool Daily Post — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MORE than 80% of all rugby league in the UK will be played between March and November in 2012 following the decision of the community game to largely follow the professionals in making the switch from winter.

Rugby Football League announce new rule change over substitutions for new season

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THE number of substitutions during matches will be reduced from 12 to 10 from next season, the Rugby Football League have announced.

Anthony Mullally earns place in Widnes Vikings squad for new Super League season

Liverpool Daily Post — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SUPER LEAGUE newcomers Widnes Vikings have handed academy forward Anthony Mullally a place in their full-time squad on an upgraded 12-month contract.

New St Helens’ ground Langtree Park among 2013 World Cup venues as RFL defend decision to stage matches in France and Ireland

Liverpool Daily Post — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THE Rugby Football League have defended their decision to take 2013 World Cup matches to France and Ireland.

Phil Veivers latest to take over in the Salford City Reds hot-seat

Liverpool Daily Post — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ENGLAND-BASED Australian Phil Veivers has been appointed as Salford City Reds’ new head coach, the club have announced.