Stacy Mowforth

  For the first time in their history, Channel 4 have announced that they will air Rugby League. It is the first time since the Super League began in 1996 that It will be shown for free. This is a monumental leap forward for Rugby League, expanding the game to viewers that otherwise may not have had the chance to view it live from the comfort of their own homes. Channel 4 will be showing 10 live games, including two end of season play-off matches starting on February 12 with Leeds Rhinos vs Warrington Wolves at 12:30 KO seeing Daryl Powell’s first game in charge of Warrington against one of his former clubs Channel 4 head of sport Pete Andrews said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be bringing Super League to free-to-air television for the first time in its history. “It’s fantastic news for rugby fans and it’s a really special addition to Channel 4’s sports portfolio particularly since it’s one of our first major partnerships since moving to our new National HQ building at the Majesti...

  Mose Masoe has one of the most infectious smile s  and positive attitudes in the Rugby League world. He was in the best physical shape of his career, following a gruelling  preseason  he was ready for a big season, but  all  that was brought to an abrupt end when on 12 January 2020 he suffered a career-ending spinal  cord  injury that left him with partial or total loss of use of all four limbs and torso. ProstRL caught up with Mose back home in Australia to discuss his career and injury. Mose began playing at the age of thirteen for his local team Randwick Kingfishers with t w o of his friends dragging him along and from that day he was hooked. In 2014 he signed for St  Helens;  he struggle d  with the early days as he had to leave hi s   5-year-old  son behind due to visa issues. He praises St Helens and the support they showed him during his time. “St Helens were so accommodating and helpful, even going to the immigra...

  Since the Women’s Rugby League Championship changed its name in 2017 to the  Women’s Super League, the profile was immediately boosted, bringing the game to a larger audience. It saw the competition move from mainly community clubs to professional clubs with the likes of Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors and St Helens forming women’s teams. Another big push came in 2019 when the title sponsors Betfred came on board. Prost International caught up with Sky Sports Rugby League reporter Jenna Brooks to give her views on the women’s game as a whole. Jenna admitted her first coverage of the Women’s Super League was the Grand final on Sky in 2019 before COVID hit, but has had a keen eye on the women’s game since 2017. She believes that the coverage the game now receives from Sky Sports and the BBC is a massive catalyst as to why the women’s game has grown in popularity and attendance. It, therefore, allows viewers,  young girls in particular the chance to watch it and be encouraged...

  Following the announcement that Halifax Panthers women’s team will be moving to a new training and playing facility, they will now be playing from  the  OSCA Foundation Community Sports Hub The next big announcement from the Panthers camp is that for the 2022 season they have a new head coach – Anthony  Mccarthy . He is no stranger to the women’s squad as he has been the assistant coach for the last two seasons. Ant has vast rugby experience  as he  currently play s  Rugby Union for Cleckheaton RUFC and  rugby  league for  Birkenshaw  RL in the summer.  He  also has  a number of  years of coaching background having  coached Cleckheaton Juniors for many years up to senior colt s .   He brings a different coaching style to the team and describes himself  as  “ patient, personal, a problem solver, and very loyal as well as dedicated. ”   He is  the kind of coach that likes to get thin...