2023 season

The championship starts this weekwnd, Super League in 2 weeks. The Nrl &League 1 at some point.
Plus there's an old,new trophey as the world club champions is back (St Helens v Penrith in Australia).

Other questions, can St Helens make it 4 in a row? Who will challenge, will Salford continue there fantastic last few years, will either of the Hull teams actually wake up (this applies to Warrington).After there excellent season last year, is Huddersfield signing so many players going to help.


In the championship.
Can Keighley do a Barrow and challenge after Promotion? Can Barrow continue from last year, will this be the year that Bradford or Widnes wake up and make a play off charge. Will Batley continue on from last Season, and if not them who will be the unexpected package.

League 1, gueinuely looks a very open league.

Nrl - Can Penrith do 3 in a row.

But as always with Rugby League, the biggest question? Just what format will the league be next year?

And the first game of the season, see's Toulouse get a very good away win at Barrow 24-4.

One of two interesting results yesterday, Widnes winning at York being the one that raised my eyebrows.

Fev are clearly going to hard to beat followed by Toulouse and perhaps Fax. After that take your pick, IMO it will come down to injuries, squad depth and of course attitude (very much lacking at Bradford last year).

Rest of this weekend's results.

There where 2 home wins opening weekend. Bradford starting strongly with a 24 - 8 win against whitehaven. And Halifax continuing on from last year, beating Sheffield 26-18. Batley also continued last years foem, winning at London Broncos 30-20, Widnes win at York 19-12, and Newcastle win at Swinton 18-6.
Tonight saw Featherstone go to Keighley and crush them 50-0.

Think attitude is the top one Beast, followed by Luck in injuries. But agree about Featherstone.

Again some very interesting Championship results;

Barrow 16 Sheffield 36

Batley 16 - Swinton 30

Whitehaven 16 - London 20

Widnes 26 - Keighley 18

Featherstone 46 - Halifax 22

Very surprised to see Batley losing at home to Swinton, Sheffield beating Barrow away another eye opener.

York play Bradford on Monday night

York win 32-16.

The Swinton result is a suprise, and a big one as an early win for a promoted team always good. Whitehaven and keighley and Barrow need to get going. Featherstone and Touliouse cruising at the moment.

This week sees super league start with Warrington/Leeds on thursday. C4 have the Hull KR/Wigan game, and also the world club challenge between penrith and St Helens at 7am.

This week's results. Which saw both super league and league 1 start.

In SL.
Thursdays game saw a fairly comfertable win for Warrington v Leeds 42-10. Fridays games, Leigh after there promotion were beaten by Salford at home 20-10. Tom Johnstone scored a hat trick on his debut for Catalan, at his old club Wakefield in a 38-24 win. On saturday, Hull KR put in a good performance against an out of sorts Wigan to win 27-18. And on Sunday, Hull Fc held off a valient comeback after a storming 1st half and building up a 32-6 lead, to beat Castleford 32-30.

In the championship.
On friday, Sheffield put in a great performance to beat Batley 36-0. Saturday saw Toulouse continue there great start by beating York 36-0. On Sunday the promoted sides took center stage in my opinion. Keighley got there 1st win against Newcastle 44-24. And Swinton got there 2nd beating Barrow 20-18. Featherstone stay top after demolishing Whitehaven 76-4. Bradford got a good gritty win v Widnes 14-12. And Halifax beat London Broncos 26-18.

In League 1.
Doncaster got a good win v Hunslet 18-16. Midland put Cornwall to the sword winning 40-6. Dewsbury (who aare favourites for the division), won at North Wales 38-18. And Workington won at London Skolars 58-16.

But the reult of this weekend was in Australia. Where St Helens won the world club challenge title with an outstanding performance beating Penrith 13-12.

Interesting results Thursday/Friday/Saturday

KR win at Salford. Very solid start for KR, home win v Wigan and now this.

Warrington winning at Huddersfield is a great result for Wire who are 2 from 2

Wigan hammer Wakefield 60 - 0. Having seen the highlights Wakefield simply cannot defend like that, otherwise I will be a very long summer

Today;

Bradford shock Toulouse 28 - 18 at Odsal. The visitors were 8 - 18 up but seemingly lost the plot. I listened on the radio, it was hard to keep up with multiple flare ups and sin bins.

Agree about esrly fixtures.

Rovers win on the back of a good 2nd half (24-10), was big especially as Leigh this weekend. Warrington looking like they could be challenging. Wakefield look to be in big trouble already. Catalans beat Leigh 14-6, and St Helens win at Castleford 24-6, the other SL results this weekend.

In the championship.
Like Beast mentions, a fantastic result for Bradford. Especially as the teams around them continue to do well. Sheffield ot a 1 point win at London Broncos 21-20. Batley return to winning ways beatinh Keighley 28-23. Featherstone continue there charge beating Newcastle 56-6 ( there points difference is 196 after 4 games). Whitehaven get there 1st wwin as they beat Swinton 20-4. And Barrow continue there terrible start losing at York 28-14.

In the challenge cup rd2.
Massive congratulations to amateur club Rochdale Mayfield who won at Cornwall 20-14. They are joined in the next rd by Amatuers Wath Brow, Stanningley, Hunslet ARLFC, West Bowling, Leigh Miners Rangers, Orrell St James, York Acorn, Thatto Heath, Siddal, West Warriors & Westgate common. And from League 1 Dewsbury, Doncaster, Midlands, Hunslet, North Wales, Rochdale & Workington.

Should have mentioned the championship clubs are also in the next round of the challenge cup.

Anyway monday night saw Widnes get a big win against Halifax 42-14.

This weekend see's the NRL kick off.

So by yesterday all this weeks SL games had been completed.

Thursday's game saw Warrington continue there excellent start to the season, beating Salford 36-20.
All other games were on fri.
Going into this rd, 2nd placed Hull KR lost at home to Leigh in the very last seconds 30-25. This was Leigh's 1st win after promotion, and to e fair they deserved it. Catalans continued there unbeaten start, whilst ending Hull FC's by a dominate 38-6 win. Castleford (who i thought were going to do well), continued there wretched start losing 36-0 to Wigan at home (Wigans last 2 games have sern them score 96, and concede 0). And Wakefield lose at home to Huddersfield 8-0.

Forgot yo put, St Helens lose at home to leeds 25-24.

With Featherstone playing tonight (v Bradford at home). The rest of the championship had a chance to pull back some points.
Toulouse certainly took advantage, stuffing Whitehaven at home 72-10. Sheffield continue there good start, convincingly beating Widnes at home 42-12. Halifax won narrowly in a west yorkshire derby against Batley 20-16. Keighley won at home again 33-22, this time against London Broncos. And York got a big win away at Swinton 40-0. Barrow got there 1st point of the season after drawing 18-18 v Newcastle.

In League 1.
Dewsbury stuff Midlands 50-10. Hunslet got a good win v North Wales 22-8. The big winners were Oldham 62-18 v London Skolars. And Doncaster get a vdry impressive away win at Rochdale 20-10.

In the NRL.
The Dolphins won there 1st ever game, Beating Sydney Roosters 28-18. Last years winners Penrith lost at home to Brisbane 13-12. New Zealand Warriors won at home against Newcastle 20-12. Manly had a big win v Canrterbury 31-6. North Queensland won a tight affair v Canberra 19-18. South Sydney won at Cronulla 27-18, and Gold Coast won at West Tigers 22-10.

The Ncl also started this weekend.
Hunslet Warriors, Kells, Rochdale Mayfield, Siddal, Wath Brow and West Hull winning in the Premier.
Ince Rose Bridge, Pilkington, Skirlaugh, Stanningley, Clock Face & West Bowling in league 1.
Dewsbury Celtic, Dewsbury Moor, Saddleworth, Waterhead & Woolston in league 2.
And in League 3 the one game was won by Ellenborough.

Monday night's game saw Featherstone overcome Bradford 26 - 12. I listened to part on the radio and have seen the highlights, impressed by Bradford need a little bit more with ball in hand but gave Rovers a good game and I don't think that will happen all that often this season.

Injuries to Boden Thompson (Concussion again) and Michael Lawrence worrying for Bradford who have Sheffield on Sunday week after the York Acorns Cup game.

Another very interesting results from the latest set of games. Catalans winning at Wigan lays down another marker that they are potential contenders this season.

Wakefield lose to Leeds and have now not registered a point for 3 games. It must be a long time since that has happened, Trinity always seem to string some results together during a season, this however looks like it may be an uncomfortable summer for them and Chairman Michael Carter has announced he step down in the next few months.

Challenge Cup Weekend, some really encouraging performances from the Community sides but IMO the result of the weekend was Halifax winning at Featherstone. Good luck to them, please don't draw Bradford at home in the next round.

Good wins last night for Warrington battering Castleford 38 - 0 at the Jungle, Hull KR 34 - 6 at Wakefield and a late try for Wigan overcoming Salford 20 - 16.

Unfortunately at this stage unless very quick improvements are made Wakefield are in real trouble already.

In SL Wigan win the Borough derby the score blowing out 34 - 6 v Leigh

Great win for Hull KR v Leeds and are starting to move up the table, Saints hammer Wakefield 38 - 0

Catalans leave it late to beat Cas 22 - 18, Warrington comfortably beat Hull FC 34 - 12 in Ch. 4's live match

Huddersfield find a much needed win at Salford.

Challenge Cup, BIG win for Dewsbury beating Widnes 32 - 12 perhaps the highlight.

As beast has put. some big and needed wins this weekend.

Warrington thrash a poor than expected Hull FC 34-6. Catalans scratch a 22-18 win against Castleford. Hull KR get a good solid win v Leeds 20-12. Wigan win at Leigh to bring Leigh's recent run of wins to an end 34-6. Huddersfield get a great win at Salford 26-16. And Wakefield for the 4th time this year (I think), don't score as St Helens win 38-0.

So at the start if April. The play off places in SL are, games in brackets.

Warrington (7) 14 points, Catalans (7) 12 points, Wigan (7) 10 points, St Helens (6) & Hull KR (7) 8 points, and Huddersfield (6) 6 points. With Salford,Leeds & Leigh just outside also on 6 points.
The bottom is Wakefield (7) with 0 points, with Castleford just outside on 2 points.

This weekend is derby local games. With 2 big games, on Thursday see's Castleford v Wakefield, and Saturday see's Catalans v Warrington


the championship table is.

in the playoffs.
Featherstone (7) 14 points, Toulouse (7) & Sheffield (7) 10 points, Widnes (7) & Halifax (7) & Bradford (7) 8 points. With Batley just outside also on 8 points.
In the relegation places Newcastle (7) & Barrow (7) with 3 points. Whitehaven and Swinton just outside with 4 points.

league 1 (lots of different number of games due to cup, west Wales dropping out).
Dewsbury are top after playing 4 and having 8 points.
The play off places are currently Doncaster (3) 6 points, Oldham (2) & Hunslet (3) & Workington (3) 4 points, and Cornwall (2) 2 points. Midlands and Rochdale just outside also on 2.


As Beast said, the big result in the challenge cup was Dewsbury beating Widnes. But a big shout out to amateurs Rochdale Mayfield who only lost to Newcastle by 10 points.

Start of the Bank Holiday weekend saw Castleford heap more misery on Wakefield, winning 16 - 4

Good Friday.

KR eviscerate Hull FC in the derby 0 - 40

Wigan overcome Saints 14 - 6 at the DW Stadium

Championship;

A minor shock as Whitehaven win at Barrow 14 - 16

Sheffied & Widnes register comfortable wins at Newcastle & Swinton respectively.

Featherstone survive a second half come back at Batley (perhaps the slope taking its effect?)

League One

After their fantastic cup win v Widnes Dewsbury maintain their unbeaten start to the season albeit a hard fought one 12 - 6 over Hunslet

Workington come back to edge out the Crusaders 20 - 18

rest of this weekends result.

As Beazt put, Castleford got a big win, in what was 2 poor sides. Hull KR ran away with it in the 2nd half against a poor Hull side who have lost 6 in a row. Warrington win in France 20-14 against Catalans in a great game. Leeds beat Huddersfield 18-17. And Salford for the 2nd tine this season won at Leigh this time 22-20.

In the championship, Featherstone just keep winning, chased by Toulouse who beat London Broncos 52-0. Whitehavens big win means they jumped Swinton who lost at home 16-48 to Widnes. Bradford jump Halifax after beating them away last night 26-22. And Keighley get a great win at York 22-10.

In league 1, after Dewsbury keep up there unbeaten start, comes Doncaster who also haven't lost winning at Cornwall 48-16. Oldham stuff near neighbours Rochdale 56-16. And Workington win a tight fought game v North Wales 20-18.

In the NRL.
Penrith win the big game 44-12 against Manly. Melbourne beat the Sydney Roosters 28-8. South Sydney get a big win at Cronulla 50-16. Redcliffe (i think known just as the Dolphins), continue there great debut season with a win at North Queensland 32-22. Another Queensland team Brisbane also lose at home, to Canberra 30-15. Gold Coast win against St George 20-18. And Newcastle beat the New Zealand Warriors 34-24. So not nowing one game (Wests v Parramatta). The NRL table is

Brisbane (6) 10 points, Penrith (5), Melbourne (6), Dolphins (6), New Zealand Warriors (6), Gold Coast (5) & Sydney Roosters (5) all on 8 points. Newcastlre (6) are last place in the play offs on points difference from Manly (5) on 7 points. In last place on 0 points from 5 games is West Tigers.

Thursday night saw Salford overcome Castleford 14 - 6

Last night;

Warrington lose their first game 6 - 13 v Wigan, the visitors in control for large parts.
Hull KR beat Saints 26 - 14 with a convincing second half performance
Leeds beat Hull FC 34 - 10, FC have injuries but appear to be in something of a hole
Huddersfield are perhaps finding their feet beating Catalans 26 - 14

The Table IMO makes interesting reading.



Sunday sees Wakefield host Leigh, the home side simply have to start winning soon.

sunday's sl game see's Wakefield already looking doomed to relegation. As not only do they lose at home to Leigh 32-0, but its the 5th game where they don't register a point on the scoreboard.

In the Championship.
Batley get a big win away at Bradford 21-16, to boast there chase for the play offs. Halifax beat York 16-6.
At the top, Featherstone remain unbeaten, travelling back from London Broncos with a 40-10 win. Toulouse also get an away win, beating Keighley 34-6. Whitehaven beat Newcastle 31-6, and Widnes beat Barrow 23-14.

In League 1.
2 great games, as unbeaten Doncaster continue in 2nd place after beating Oldham 26-22, and Workington come from 22-8 down, to win at Rochdale 29-28. In the other 2 games, Dewsbury also keep there unbeaten run going cruising to a 78-10 win v Cornwall. And Hunslet beat Midlands 48-6.

In the NRL.

The Dolphins lose again, this time at home to South Sydney 36-14. Cronulla get a good win v Sydney Roosters 22-12. Manley also get a good win 18-8 against Melbourne. New Zealand Warriors beat North Queensland 22-14. Penrith win in Newcastle 16-15. Canberra beat St George 20-14, Parramatta win v Canterbury 30-4. And in a Queensland derby Brisbane win at Gold Coast 43-26.

This weekends round up.

The big game happened last thursday, As St Helens bounced back with a 28-6 win against Warrington, which coupled with Wigan beating Wakefield 22-6 yesterday saw Wigan leap Warrington to top the table. Hull KR continue there brilliant recent form, winning at Castledord 12-7 in a game everybit as good as the scoreline suggest (this may be a little sarcastic). Across Hull, Hull FC win a game. Beating Huddersfield 20-14. Catalans lose again, this time at Salford 20-6. And Leigh beat Leeds 20-6.

In the Challenge cup rd5.
Batley beat Keighley 34-16, Halifax get a bit of revenge after losing at home to Bradfird, By stuffing them 26-0. London Broncos end Dewsbury's great run 36-16 And York beat Newcastle 22-18.
in the next rd SL clubs finally enter.

There is no league games apart from London Skolars v Dewsbury next weekend as its England v France in the mens and Womans game.

In the NRL.
Brisbane continue there excellent early season form, winning at Parramatta 26-16.South Sydney beat Penrith 20-18, Cronulla win at Canterbury 33-20, North Queensland win a tight game v Newcastle 18-16. Dolphins get an excellent win in the latest Queensland derby, beating Gold Coast 28-26. And Manly win at West Tigers 22-16.

No club games in SL/Championship and only Skolars v Dewsbury in League 1. International weekend with Men & Women v France.

Having seen the squad I was impressed that England have a young squad......until that it is I realised 14 have pulled out. It will be interesting how many play next week. I hope I am wrong but if any are not absolutely genuine this sport is continuing to shoot itself in the foot.

Great news IMO, a three match series v Tonga at the end of the season. Well done to the RLF for getting this done, I am already looking forward to it.

agree about the Tonga series, and with the European cup it was crucial we continued building International RL after the world cup.

Last week saw both the Men and Women win, 64-0 in both games.

Back to SL,
and last night saw Hull FC win again (amazing), as they beat Wigan 14-10.

and tonight i'm going to my 2nd game of the season, Hull KR v Huddersfield. Which looks a close one, all though last time i saw these sides, Rovers didnt show up and lost 25-4, in the semi final.

Today in the Championship Swinton have beaten Toulouse, I will be surprised if there is a bigger upset this weekend.

Rest of SL results.
Catalans win v St Helens 24-12, coming back from 12-0 down. Salford get an away win at Leeds 22-12 to continue there great form. Leigh Stuff Castleford 30-6, and Wakefield lose again, this time at Warrington 32-18. But put up a great fight before having a player sent off to hand the initive over to Wire.

So at the start of may the table is, games in brackets.
Top Warrington (11) 18pts. Wigan (11) & Hull KR (11) with 16 pts. Catalans (11) & Salford (11) with 14 pts. And Leigh (11) 12 pts currently in the last play off place.
With St Helens (10) and Leeds (11) just outside on 10 pts.
Bottom is Wakefield (11) 0 points, with Castleford just above on 4 pts fromm 11.

In The Championship.
As Beast says, Swinton pull off the shock of the season so far, trouble is Barrow responded with a brilliant 2nd half performance to beat Bradford 46-12. Newcastle remain bottom after losing at home to Halifax 16-36. London Broncos (Who lost at York 30-28), and Whitehaven (who lost 32-24 to Keighley), are looking over there shoulders. Sheffield pushed Featherstone before losing 28-20.

Championship table feom 1st weekwnd in May.
Top Featherstone (10) 20 points. Then come Toulouse (10) & Sheffield (10) with 14 pts. Then come Widnes (9 sue to being in last nights televised game) & Halifax (10) with 12 pts. And last play off place Batley (9) on 10 pts, with Keighley and Bradford just outside also on 10 pts.
In the relegation places is Newcastle (10) 3pts & Barrow (10) 5pts. With Swinton and London Broncos just outaide with 6 pts.

in League 1.
Doncaster make it 6 out of 6, beating Workington 46-6, and setting up next weeks top of the table unbeaten sides clash v Dewsbury. Oldham beat Cornwall 36-16, Midlands beat London Skolars 38-20, and Rochdale beat North Wales 32-18.

Table at start of May.

Top is Dewsbury (7) 14pts. In the play off places. Doncaster (6) 12 pts, Oldham (5) & Workington (6) with 8pts. Hunslet (5) 6 pts, and Lastly Midlands (6) 4 pts, just ahead od Rochdale also on 4pts.
Botton are London Skolars (6) and North Wales (6) both with 0 pts.

In the NRL.
South Sydney win in Melbourne 28-12. Canberra also won away, winning at Canterbury 34-30. As did Brisbane who stuffed Manly 32-6. And Penrith who won at New Zealand Warriors 18-6. West Tigers won at home v St George 18-16. And Gold Coast also won at home 26-24 against Parramatta 26-24. The last 2 games were away wins, As Nirth Queensland won at Sydney Roosters 20-6 and Dolphins continue there great 1st season winning at Cronulla 36-16.

The NRL Table.
In the play off places.

Brisbane (10) 16pts, South Sydney (10) 14 pts, Penrith (9) & Cronulla (9) & Dolphins (10) & Melbourne (9) & Gold Coast (9) & Sydney Roosters (9) all on 12 pts. With Canberra just outside also on 12pts.
Bottom are Wests and St George on 6pts after 9 games each.

This weekends results.
SL.

The 2 biggish games are at the top. As Warrington comeback to beat Hull KR 21-14, in what was from all accounts a great game. And in Saturdays c4 game, St Helens beat Salford (who fell apart at the start of the 2nd half) 26-12. Leeds get an excellent win at Wigan, not only coming back from 12-0 but doing it with 12 men. Leigh's beilliant season continues as they win at Huddersfield 30-4. Catalans win at Castleford 46-22. And Wakefield continue there season form by losing again at home to Hull FC 26-6.

In the championship.
Batley are the team of the week, Winning against Widnes on Monday 11-4, then beating Toulouse 17-16 on Saturday. This enables Sheffield who get a big win at Keighley 46-18 to claim 2nd place on there own. But the big game see's London Broncos ease relegation fear, whilst dumping more on Barrow after a 30-16 win. Halifax win big v Whitehaven 60-0. Bradford win an exciting game against Swinton 44-38, Featherstone are still unbeaten after a 30-0 win at Widnes. And York beat Newcastle 26-22.

In League 1.
The big game see's Dewsbury continue there unbeaten record, whilst ending Doncaster's beating them 26-12. Oldham get an excellent win at Workington 28-18. Rochdale get an away win at bottom club London Skolars 28-24. And Cornwall lose at home to Hunslet 10-54.

No games in SL or the championship next week as sl finally join the challenge cup (2 rounds 2 late in my opinion). There is a full league 1 fixture list (possibly the 1st time this season).

in the NRL.
Melbourne get a big win, beating Brisbane by 24-16. New Zealand Warriors also get a big win at Canterbury 24-12. Peneith stuff Sydney Roosters 48-4. South Sydney beat West Tigers 20-0. North Queensland beat St George 42-22. Canberra beat Parramatta 26-18, Newcastle get a win v Gold Coast 46-26, and Manly lose at home to Cronulla 20-14.

So thats rd6 of the challenge cup done.

Halifax put up a good defence display at home to St Helens, meeping them to under 30 in a 26-6 defeat. Batley travelled to Hull KR, who put out a strong side and unsurprisingly won fairly easily 50-0. The other championship sides played each other, York beating London Broncos 36-12.
In the other ties, Wigan reverse last weeks home loss to Leeds, By winning at Leeds 18-14. Warrington get a good win at Catalan 16-14. Castleford's dismal season continues as they get knocked out at home by Hull FC 32-8. Wakefield still can't win a game, getting stuffed at home by Leigh 40-12. And in what seems to have been played as a game of touch rugby. Salford beat Huddersfield 42-40.

In League 1.

Dewsbury drop there first point, after being held at Oldham 26-26. Doncaster keep up the chase, Beating London Skolars 60-30. North Wales win there 1st game of the season, 42-14 at Midland. Rochdale get a big win v Cornwall 62-6. And Hunslet win a tight game at home to Workington 22-18.

In the NRL Indigenous rd.
Penrith win at Brisbane 15-4 to go top. St George win 24-22 against Sydney Roosters. Whilst South Sydney lose at home to Parramatta 36-16. The biggest winners are Wests who destroy North Queensland 66-18. Cronulla beat Newcastle 26-6. Canterbury beat Gold Coast 20-18. Dolphins lose at home to Melbourne 24-16, & Manly win at Canberra 42-14.

The challenge cup quatre final draw is.

Hull FC v St Helens, Hull KR v Salford, Wigan v Warrington,
York v Leigh.

wonder which games will be on BBC.

So this weekend saw rd 13 in SL.

And the result if the rd is without doubt Leigh's excellent win against leaders Warrington 30-12. The game of the rd was at Hull KR, were Wigan came back, and then won in golden point (it was a forward pass) 26-22. The unsuprising reault was in Catalan, were Wakefield continued there not winning a game this season, losing 36-6 (at least they scored). Castleford who.must be grateful for near neighbours Wakefield being sh**, continued there dire form losing at Huddersfield 20-4. Salford continued there exxellent season, winning a tight game 29-22 against Hull FC. And Leeds lost a close one at home to St Helens 13-12.

next weekend its SL turn, as magic weekend from st james prk Newcastle takes place. Sat has the better games i'd suggest.
In the championship rd12, and also summer bash at York.
Barrow got out of the bottom 2, beating Whitehaven 32-16, as Swinton lost 38-6 to Widnes to replace them. Toulouse's poor away form continued as they lost to London Broncos 14-10. Featherstone are still unbeaten after beating York 46-16. Sheffield excellent season continued, as they luckly beat Newcastle 38-32. And Bradford stuff Keighley 42-18.

in League 1 rd10.

After dropping there 1st point of the season last week, Dewsbury got back to winning ways beating London Skolars 52-6, North Wales win agsin in Cornwall 42-10. Midlands got a pasting at home to Oldham 50-16, and Hunslet beat Rochdale 36-18.

in the nrl rd 13.

Dolphins continue winning, this time beating St George 26-12. Parramatta beat North Queensland 24-16, Newcastle beat Manly 28-18. Brisbane after last Werks defeat, bounced back at New Zealand Warriors winning 26-22. And South Sydney lost at home to Canberra 33-26.

Tomorrow morning at 11.05 on sky, the 1st state of origin game will be played.

2023 WINNERS ENCLOSURE.

The french season has finished

Limoux are the french title winners, beating Carcassonne 34-24.

Carcassonne won the French cup.

Saturday's re-cap

At Magic weekend, good result for Salford coming back to beat Hull KR

Catalans aside from switching off for the last 15 minutes hammer Wigan and are top for now at least

Castleford end a barron run beating Leeds, good result for them, horrible for Leeds.

In Championship, Toulouse are back to winning ways edging out Halifax, big win for the French side who looked to be sliding down the table.

Sunday's results.

in sl
Game of the weekend was the last game. As Hull FC (who were completely dominated in the 1st half in everything but on the scoreboard), turn it around completely to beat Warrington 30-18, and Catalans stay top. St Helens beat Huddersfield 48-6 to move into the top 6. And Wakefield lose to Leigh 30-4.

in the championship.
Bradford beat Newcastle on fri 28-12.
Sunday, and the big winners were at the bottom to put Neecastle into even more relegation problems. Swinton get a big win at Keighley 32-28, coupled with Barrow getting stuffed at Featherstone 64-6, means they swap places. London Broncos get a fantastic win at Widnes 20-18. And Whitehaven get an even better result at Sheffield 40-26. Batley beat York 14-8.

in League 1.

Oldham get a great result v Hunslet 40-20. North Wales continue there winning run at London Skolars 60-6. Workington stuff Cornwall 54-0, and Doncaster win at Midlands 54-26.

in the nrl.
West Tigers lose at home to Canberra 20-19. New Zealand Warriors win against the Dolphins 30-8. South Sydney win big at Gold Coast 46-28. Brisbane also win away, at Cronulla 20-12. Sydney Roosters win a tight game v Canterbury 25-24. Penrith win against St George 26-18. And North Queensland get a big win v Melbourne 45-20.

on my way back from the Bradford/London Broncos game (Bradford won 32-16).
It was interesting, Bradford when they put it through the hands, and some powerful runs looked excellent. Didn't really do it enough. Defensively good, and some good individuals on the pitch that helped win this game at ease. And scored some lovely tries.
2 of London's were also really well crafted, which was just as well, as other than enthustiastic didn't really offer alot. And i've seen u10 teams with more idea what to do in the opponents last 10, the one time they did something tj
hey got there 3rd try.

SL RD15.

The big story from this weekend was. After 15 games WAKEFIELD WON FOR THE 1ST TIME THIS SEASON. Beating Leeds 24-14.
In the derby St Helens beating a disappointing Wigan 34-16. Leigh kept up there excellent season by beating an improving Hull FC 28-16. Salford also continue there excellent season, and few years. Winning at Castleford 42-10. Warrington beat Huddersfield 30-26, and Catalans stay top after beating Hull KR 38-4.

So SL standings.

The play offs are at the moment. Catalans (15) & Warrington (15) on 22 points. Leigh (15) & Salford (15) on 20 points, St Helens (14) & Wgan (15) on 18 points. With Hull KR (15) 16 points just outside.
At the bottom Wakefield are still bottom (15) 2 points, Castleford are just above on 6 points from 15 games.

The championship rd 14.

Featherstone lose there 1st game of the season, losing at home to Toulouse 36-28. Barrow get out of the bottom 2 after beating Keighley 18-16, they are replaced by Swinton who lost to Halifax 46-8. Whitehaven beat Widnes 36-12, Sheffield reeturn to winning ways, beating York 40-10. Batley win at Newcastle 26-12. The Bradford London Broncos is just above as i went to.

THE CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS. all clubs have played 14 games.Play offs at the moment are Featherstone 26 points, Sheffield & Batley 20 points, Toulouse & Bradford 18 points, and Halifax on 16 points. With Widnes just outside on 14 points.
The relegation spots. Newcastle on 3 points, then Swinton on 8 points. With Barrow just outside on 9 points.

League 1 rd 12.
Dewsbury continue to just win, this time at Cornwall 30-6, Doncaster get a good win v Rochdale 42-20. And Oldham win at London Skolars 62-14.

League 1 standings.
Dewsbury are top with 21 points after 11 games.
The play offs, Doncaster (10) 18 points. Oldham (10) 17 points, Hunslet (9) 12 points, Workington (9) 10 points & Rochdale (10) 8 points. With North Wales just outside on 6 points after 9 games.
Bottom is London Skolars on 0 points after 11 games.

In the NRL.
Gold Coast get a win v West Tigers 28-12, New Zealand Warriors get a great win at Canberra 36-14. Manly stuff the Dolphins 58-18. St Geoerge get a suprise win against South Aydney 36-30. Brisbane beat Newcastle 24-20, and Penrith win at Sydney Roosters 30-6. And Melbourne get a big win v Cronulla 54-10.

The play off standings in the nrl at the moment.
Penrith (13) & Brisbane (15) 22 points. Melbourne (13) 20 points. Soth Sydney (15) & Cronulla (13) & New Zealand Warriors (14) & Canberra (14) all on 18 points. With Manly (13) 17 points.
With just outside Gold Coast (13) & Dolphins (14) & Sydney Roosyers (13) all on 16 points.

No SL games last weekend as the challenge cup quarter finals took center stage.

Hull FC put up a decent fight, especially after Josh Griffan stupidity. But lost at home to St Helens 18-32. Across the city Hull KR pit there injury worries behind them and beat Salford 28-10. Wigan won the big one v Warrington 14-12. And Leigh finally got past an enthuastic York away 34-14.

The semi final draw See's St Helens v Leigh at Warrington, and Hull KR v Wigan at Headingley.

In rd15 of the championship.
Toulouse continue there return to form after last week stunning win by stuffing Sheffield 48-10. Featherstone return to winning ways, beating London Broncos 50-6. Bradford and Halifax play out a interesting west yorkshire derby at Odsal drawing 22 all. Batley win at Swinton 48-6. Barrow win again, this time v Widnes 26-18. And Newcastle finally win again, beating a freefalling Keighley 18-16.

In rd13 in League 1.
Dewsbury continue to just win (only a draw stopping a 100% record), this time 42-0 v Rochdale. Doncaster continue to lead the chase, pulling off a fantastic victory 28-22 away at Oldham. Hunslet beat Cornwall 36-6. Workington beat London Skolars 34-6. And North Wales get a big win v Midlands 62-24.

In rd16 in the NRL.

North Queensland get a great win v Penrith 27-23. Sydney Roosters win at Newcastle 18-16. Parramatta get a convincing win v Manly 34-4. Melbourne win at West Tigers 28-6, And Cronulla win big v Canterbury 48-10.

And just to mention, the woman's challenge cup quater finals.
Leeds beat Leigh 54-0, Wigan beat Huddersfield 46-10, York Valkyrie beat Cardiff 54-0, and St Helens beat Warrington 36-0. The semi finals will be played around the mens (one on the 22nd july, one 23rd).

2023 WINNERS ENCLOSURE

Congratulations to Queensland's men and womens teams. Who both won there respective state of origin shields.
The men after beating New South Wales 32-6 in game 2, to go 2 nil up. The Women (which is decided on aggregate score because only 2 games) , won 1st game 18-10, lost the 2nd 14-18.

SL rd 16.

Hull FC got a big win v St Helens 34-6, meaning there cross city rivals Hull KR who beat Wakefield 28-12 draw level with Saints at the bottom of the play offs. Wigan get a very impressive win at Salford 26-6. Catalans hold of a fightback from Leigh to win 38-30. Castleford get a big win v Warrington 23-14. And a dismal Huddersfield capitulate at Leeds to lose 54-0.

Championship rd 16.

Featherstone get a tough victory at York 24-8, Meanwhile Toulouse continue there recent good run beating Bradford 52-14. London Broncos get a suprise win at Batley 20-18, and Swinton get a great and needed win at Widnes 25-18. Sheffield bouncw back with a 40-0 win v Newcastle, Halifax beat Barrow 48-20, and Keighley calm things down with a 28-18 win against Whitehaven.

League 1 rd 14.

workington give Midlands another trashing winning 60 - 10. Dewsbury win again this time v Oldham 20-8. And Hunslet win in North Wales 30-20.

NRL rd 17.

After sacking there coach, Gold Coast go to Brisbane and win 18-12. Canberra win at Sydney Roosters 20-18. North Queensland also win in Sydney, at Souths 31-6. Melbourne win against Manly 34-6. Penrith get a win v Newcastle 20-12. Dolphins lose at home to Parramatta 48-20, and New Zealand Warriors cruise to victory at St George 48 - 18.

2023 WINNERS ENCLOSURE.

Congratulations to Leeds Rhinos women team, who beat Wigan in the final 21-8. To win the Women's 9's tournament.

Thursday night saw Leeds beat Warrington who appear to be in a bit of a hole at the moment 6 - 22

Friday night,

Wakefield's improvement results in an impressive 32 - 6 win v Salford
in a game I saw on TV Leigh beat Hull KR 34 - 4 in a very one sided match
Saints beat Cas & Wigan win v Hudderfield

Today

Catalans go 4 points clear at the top beating Hull FC 18 - 28

championship rd 17

The big winners were Bradford, who annihiated a free falling Keighley 74-12. London Broncos stuffed a poor Newcastle 56-10. Featherstone continue with a 60-0 win at Whitehaven. Swinton get a big win v Sheffield 30-22. Meaning Barrow who lost at home to Batley 12-6, drop back into the bottom 2. York get a good 28-18 win v Halifax. And Toulouse beat Widnes 40-28.

League 1 rd 15.

Midlans ran a unbeaten Dewsbury close before losing 23-28. Hunslet get a big win, beating Doncaster 28-8.. North Wales beat Rochdale 32-24.

North Queensland run up the highest score since 1935 in stuffing West Tigers 74-0. Cronulla stuff St George 52-16. South Sydney win in New Zealand, beating the Warriors 28-6. Penrith win in Melbourne 34-16. Canberra beat Gold Coast 26-22, Newcastle also win big, stuffing Canterbury away 66-0. And Manly win a tight game with Sydney Roosters 18-16. And Brisbane win the latest Queenslan derby, beating Dolphins 24-16.

Super League Friday.

Wakefield continue their frankly remarkable revival beating Wigan 27 - 26 in extra time.
Saints leave it quite late to beat Warrington
Leigh continue their great run beating Cas.

Saturday

Big shock with Huddersfield winning in Catalans
In the Championship London shock Toulouse

Congratulations to Cornwall securing their first double, London Skolars their victims.

sunnday

Hull FC win the Hull derby, winning at Hull KR 16-6. Leeds win at Salford 16-14.

Championship rd18.

Featherstone stretch there lead at the top of the table after Toulouse's defeat after beating Swinton 52-6. Batley get a big win v Halifax 42-0. Newcastle win, beating Whitehaven 30-12. Shefiield beat Barrow 36-18. And Keighley continue the recent spiral losing at home to York 50-10.

League 1 rd 16.
Hunslet are 2nd after beating Midllands 54-22 away. Oldham beat North Wales 37-24. And Workington beat Rochdale 40-12.

NRL Rd19.
Wests lose again, this time only 36-12 to Cronulla at home. St George also lose again, also at home this time to Canberra 36-26. Parramatta lose at home (every home side lost) to New Zealand 46-10
Canterbury get a suprise win at South Sydney 36-32. And Dolphins win the latest Queensland derby, at Gold Coast 23-21.

On highlights for me but two excellent semi-finals.

It makes laugh when people say the sport is predictable who saw a Leigh v Hull KR final.

The woman's semi finals where good. Saw 2nd half of Leeds/Wigan before our game, good game. Agree, but also who thought Batley/Halifax in the 1895 cup. Should be a good day of eugby league on the 12th.

Luke wrote:The woman's semi finals where good. Saw 2nd half of Leeds/Wigan before our game, good game. Agree, but also who thought Batley/Halifax in the 1895 cup. Should be a good day of eugby league on the 12th.

I would like to see more of the women's game, it is a shame their profile is not higher, the media obsessed with Football unfortunately.

Thursday night.

Huddersfield beat Hull FC 19 - 12 in a game I saw on TV which was in IMO very average. No lack of hard work but very little creativity from either side perhaps demonstrating why both are towards the bottom of the table. The Giants winning try coming from a smart pass from Hill to McQueen without a halfback in sight for me summing it up.

Friday Night.

Saints squeeze past Leeds.
Hull KR with no hangover from the Cup semi comfortably beat Castleford

Cracking game in the Championship, Sheffield beating Fax 32 - 30.

Sat in SL rd20

Wigan beat Leigh 44-18, whilst Catalans strengthen there top place by Stuffing Salford 42-0. The big result of the weekend happened on Sun. As Wakefield stuff a falling Warrington 42-6, not only resulting in Darryl Powell losing his job as Warrington coach. But putting them level with Castleford on points.

SL LEAGUE TABLE WITH 7/8 GAMES TO GO.

1st Catalans (20 games) 30 points, 2nd Wigan (20) & Leigh (20) 26 points, 4th St Helens (19) 24 points, 5th Hull KR (20) & Warrington (20) on 22 points.
Just outside play offs Salford (20), Leeds & Hull FC both 20 games 18 points.
Wakefield are still bottom in the relegation place, But as puy above now level with Castleford on 8 points after 20 games.

CHAMPIONSHIP RD 20.

Featherstone continue to win, beating Batley 28-8. Toulouse are the latest team to smash Keighley winning 64-0. York get a good win at improving London Broncos 24-10. Widnes win, beating Whitehaven 36-28. Newcastle get a big win beating Swinton 25-19.

CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE WITH 7/8 GAMES TO GO.

1st Featherstone (20 games) 38 points. 2nd Toulouse (20) 28 points, 3rd Sheffield (20) & Batley (20) 26 points, 5th Bradford (19 playing tonight) 23 points and 6th Halifax (20) 21 points.
With Widnes (20) & London Broncos (20) 20 points & York (20) q8 points just outside the play offs.
In the relegation places Newcastle (20) 9 points, and Barrow (19 playing tonight) 11 points.
With Swinton (20) and Keighley (20) 12 points just outside.

LEAGUE 1 RD 19.

Dewsbury lose there 1st game of the season, away at Hunslet 16-14. Cornwall win a game of two half's (they were 40-4 up at half time), 40-38 at North Wales. Rochdale beat Midlands 37-22, and Doncaster get an impressive win at Workington 22-19.

LEAGUE 1 TABLE

1st Dewsbury (16 games) 29 points.
In the play off places Hunslet (15) 24 points, Doncaster (14) 22 points, Workington (15) 20 points, Oldham (14) 19 points & North Wales (16) 10 points.
With Rochdale (14) 10 points and Cornwall (15) 8 points just outside.

NRL RD22

Brisbane beat Sydney Roosters 32-12, South Sydney win at West Tigers 32-18, Newcastle won at Canberra 28-6, Penrith beat Cronulla 28-0. Manly win at St George 24-18, Canterbury beat Dolphins 23-22. Gold Coast win the latest Queensland Derby 22-13 v North Queensland, and Melbourne stuff Parramatta 46-16.

NRL TABLE

1st Peenrith (19) & Brisbane (20) 34 points. New Zealand Warriors (19) & Melbourne (19) 30 points, Canberra (19) 28 points, South Sydney (20) & Cronulla (19) & North Queensland (20) 26 points.
With Newcastle (19) & Manly (19) 25 points, Parramatta (20) 24 points just outside the play offs.

In NCL league 1 Thornhill are relegated.