Widnes will open up the 2016 Super League season with a trip to Wakefield on Sunday February 7, a venue where Denis Betts side won twice in 2015.
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Love Rugby League supports Danny Jones Celebration Match
A match to celebrate the life of late rugby league player Danny Jones has raised more than £25,000. A Halifax Select XIII took on a World side, which includes the likes of Lee Briers, Robbie Hunter-Paul and Iestyn Harris in their ranks, at Shay Stadium.
Cumbrian half-back signs Academy deal
Widnes Vikings have completed the signing of half-back Jordan Johnstone from the Cumbria Storm Under 19 Regional Academy.
Love Rugby League celebrates 10 years
JDG’s Love Rugby League website was founded in 2005 (as LastTackle.com) and celebrated its 10th birthday in 2015.
How digital helped bring in rugby league’s new era
In a bid to boost the sport’s fortunes, governing body the Rugby Football League(RFL) opted for a bold change for a new era as their member clubs voted in a controversial new league structure that had previously been rejected by the Scottish Football Association.
Building a sports club in the social media age
Five years ago, the Braehead Clan ice hockey club had only just played its first game. To start this season, they won a game in the European Champions League, significant in itself given that only once before had a British team won a game in the competition.
Rhino Rugby extends bond deal
Rugby equipment supplier Rhino has extended its bond deal as it seeks funds to increase its footprint in America.
A third of people in the UK are oblivious to the Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup might be kicking-off this Friday (18th September), but a third of people in the UK are unaware of the tournament, according to a survey by Bwin.
