Earlier this month (September 2011) a young Harlequins Rugby League academy player Jack Brennan was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Having suffered with numbness in his neck and shoulders for months, which he put down to a injury, 18 year old Jack and his family now has to face up to a fight […]
Ray French presents a cheque to Steve Ball and Jimmy Gittins for £15,000 at the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley. The monies were raised as part of the RFL Rowathon Challenge held at the Zone in Huddersfield, with over 30 teams and 130 participants being involved. Ray, Steve and Jimmy all rowed as part of […]
A fun day held in the memory of Ricky Nugent raised over £3000 at an event held in Leeds on Sunday August 21st. Ricky aged 17, tragically lost his life on the rugby field 18 months ago.A fun day held in the memory of Ricky Nugent raised over £3000 at an event held in Leeds […]
Next Saturday two former Rugby League players who sustained life-changing injuries whilst playing the game will embark on a 450-mile road trip. Pete Stephenson and Jimmy Gittins will aim to complete the journey on a single quad bike, which the pair will take in turns to drive. The challenge that they face is to […]
Mental Health & Wellbeing in Rugby League http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/stateofmind Following the tragic suicide of former Wigan Warriors player, Terry Newton in September 2010 and a rise generally in suicide rates among the population, the sport of Rugby League in the UK has come together to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing across the game from […]
England coach Steve McNamara dubbed it the toughest 3 hours of his life, but the Engage Rugby League Rowing Challenge has hit the charity jackpot. McNamara was amongst 150 people from all walks of Rugby league life to take part in the marathon indoor rowing event. And he took the individual honours rowing the 26 […]
On September the 3rd 2011, two former Rugby League players will embark on a 450 mile road trip………….with a difference. Pete Stephenson and Jimmy Gittins suffered life changing injuries playing the sport they loved. The pair suffered serious spinal injuries when they broke their necks playing Rugby League. After years of rehabilitation, Pete and Jimmy […]
On Sunday 12th June Steve Prescott completed his extreme nine day challenge, to ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats and climb the highest peaks in Wales, England and Scotland. Steve described finishing the Engage Mutual End-to-End Extreme, what has been his toughest challenge ever as ‘absolutely fantastic’ and paid tribute to those who completed […]
England’s RL coach is using the loneliness of the long distance rower to plot the downfall of the Exiles. Steve McNamara’s side face a tantalising test from the cream of Super League’s overseas stars at Headingley next Friday night. And he’s using his own experience in training to row a marathon to ensure his charges […]
It’s back ! The rowing challenge that brought the rugby league family together to raise thousands for the game’s own charity is gearing up for a second campaign. And the event that gives Rugby League fans the chance to test their physical fitness alongside some of the game’s biggest personalities has found a new home. Now […]
