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Issue 9

*Steve 'Knocker' Norton and Mick Sullivan on the front cover. *'Great Hull Loose-Forwards - In Black and White' *Rugby League Shorts - snippets of news from bye-gone days.                    *Teams to remember featuring Wakefield and Castleford *The Public Execution of BARLA - the sensational article that blows the gaff on the pretence in Rugby League.   *Current Affairs by Mike Rylance. *Guest writer Ian Heads, Australia's top writer, gives his views from the Australian Heartlands. *Rugby League Raw - is it fit for your kids to watch? Comments on the television programme that ain't smart.  *Tribute to Mick Sullivan and much much more

                                                

Issue 10

Alex Murphy scoring for St.Helens on the front cover. *Brian Bevan – the Wire flyer. *Doncaster’s Bloody Sunday. *Alan Burwell of Hull K,R. *Halifax’s Thrum Hall.                                  *Talking to the Sergeant Major Eric Clay. *Birth of the Rugby League International Board. *Remembering Rochdale Hornets versus the Kangaroos in 1959. *Wally Lewis writes on 25 years of the State of Origin. *Men of Hunslet, loyal and true. *Wakefield Trinity’s Sporting Life. *Fartown first – how Huddersfield launched the first Supporters’ Club. *Catalan story – a classic article that all British officials should read. *Memories of Blackpool Borough. *Mick Shoebottom the Leeds lionheart. *The Varsity Match celebrates. *Walney Central. *Tribute to Billy Little. *Team photos include: Oldham, Featherstone, Whitehaven, Castleford and Hull

Issue 13

On the front cover - Ellery Hanley and Mal Meninga, captains in the epic 1990 Ashes series. Harry Bath remembers Warrington. The Drake twins hailed from York. Rebuilding Barrow, Eddie Syzmala pictured. When Billy Boston played for Fartown. Whitehaven beat New Zealand in 1965. Playing for England - international team memories. Leeds players working for a living - 1971 Loiners remembered. Featherstone - can the Rovers return to glory? British players who made it in Australian Rugby League. Wigan St.Patricks - big nams of the Amateur game. Oldham's West Country trio of 'Rorke's drift.' Doncaster remembers Mark Roache. Central Park - a ground to remember. Books by Roger Millward and Neil Fox. Paris - 20 years on with Tas Baitieri. Big Jim Windsor - having a bet and backing Bramley. Obituaries and tributes to:  Sam Shepherd, Bill Whalley, Les Westhead, Ernest Wilby and Ray Taylor. Team photos include:  Cumbria 1972, Huyton 1973, Halifax, Castleford, Huddersfield, Great Britain 1969, Bradford Northern, Workington Town, St.helens and much, much more.

Issue 14

On the front cover, Clive Sullivan and his victorious team-mates after Great Britain won the World Cup in 1972. Barrow’s inspiration, including Tom Brophy and Ralph McConnell. Halifax’s Johnny Freeman. Wigan and the Rugby Union production line. The Fartown Legacy – great old Huddersfield traditions. Oupa Coetzer – discovered on safari by Wakefield Trinity. The trouble with Bill Fallowfield. Arthur Clues’ arrival at Leeds, by Maurice Bamford. The 1972 World Cup Final remembered. Changing roles at Featherstone Rovers. Brian Bevan sealed Lancashire Cup for Warrington. How Hunslet discovered Geoff Gunney. Jacques Fouroux and the “Rugby of Tomorrow.” Batley’s Mount Pleasant. West Cumbria United; Dennis Boyd and Keighley’s Jeff Butterfield. Castleford souvenir and Swinton collector cards. Team photos include: Hull K.R. 1967; St.Helens 1966; Wigan 1970; Castleford 1977 and Lancashire county 1967.

Issue 15

Halifax’s Graham Eadie on the cover When Wigan hurts – pictorial spread Barrow when Willie Horne was king Wilderspool – a classic view How the R.L. Writers’ Association was born Tommy Bishop takes on the Kiwis Castleford the club that never ran out of stars Salford’s 21st Century challenge Cambridge University’s quarter century Halifax’s Championship season of 1985-86 Puig-Aubert’s tears at Headingley Parry Gordon, Kia Bose and David Topliss A Batley Gallant Youth remembers Maurice Bamford on Huddersfield days Team photos include: Widnes; Swinton; Leeds; Cumberland County 1958 and Great Britain in France in 1958

Issue 16

Bill Ashurst on the front cover Saints double in 1966 Wigan’s transfer-fee record breakers Gilbert Benausse in Rick Stein’s t.v. programme Featherstone Rovers’ great Cup adventures Headingley Magic – the Loiners of the sixties Clarence Street, York – a ground to remember France win at Wembley in 1949 Cumbria – the Valhalla of Rugby League Berwyn Jones, Wakefield Trinity’s sprinter Whitehaven beat the Kangaroos 50th anniversary Castleford’s special Floodlit Trophy nights The first Student international in 1973 BARLA Youth tour pioneers of 1977 Obituaries include: Ike Southward, Ken Goodall and Keith Smith Team photos include: Bradford Northern, Hull, Keighley, Halifax and Leigh

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Issue 17

Mike Gregory on the front cover as his brave story is told. Tri-Nations reflections – comparing Lockyer and Stacey Jones to Sean Long. Seeking recognition for Britain’s ‘forgotten’ Test players. Colin Hutton remembers Felix Bergese in Carcassonne. Workington names its streets after Ivison and Risman. How Leeds signed Lewis Jones – the drama unfolded. Cumberland – one of the last teams pictured. Keighley’s 1962 team pictured in Bronte country. Ashes 1967 – a dramatic Test series revisited. Borough Park, Blackpool – a ground remembered. Harold Poynton’s debut for Wakefield Trinity. Puig-Aubert’s all time best X111 – never published before. Bob Spurr of Castleford and Green Vigo playing for Swinton. Rochdale Hornets Lancashire Cup win – wonderful historic photos. Obituaries include: Ken Kearney, Tommy Harris, Ivor Kelland, Alan Kellett, John McKeown, Keith Holden, Don Metcalfe, Derek Hurt and Edouard Ponsinet. Old team photos include: Wigan, Warrington, St.Helens & Blackpool Borough.        Plus much, much more – including free full colour video & DVD     catalogue

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Issue 19

On the front cover: GEORGE NICHOLLS Bradford Northern and the Odsal Heritage Harry Bath joins Warrington Hall of Fame Huddersfield project off the ground Lewis Jones v Whitehaven in 1957 semi-final Widnes winners – Doug Laughton and the Chemics Wakefield Trnity’s very first Wembley in 1946 Billy Boston’s scoring record compared to Brian Bevan Barrow’s Lancashire Cup heroes of 1983 Featherstone Rovers backbone and tradition Louis Bonnery writes on great times for France Hull and Hull K.R. greats remembered When Castleford beat the snow to play Leeds Tattersfield – Doncaster’s old home ground remembered St.Helens always the entertainers Terry Clawson’s book remembered Great times and characters in the Leeds & District League Ken Kelly – a star for Saints and Warrington Blackpool Borough versus York at the seaside John Etty and memories of a Yorkshire County triumph Obituaries: Harry Major, Stuart Carlton, Norman Harris, Harry Owen Team photos of: Batley, Hunslet, Keighley, Whitehaven & Workington

Issue 20

Harry Pinner on the front cover playing for GB v New Zealand Lessons in loyalty from Shane Webcke and Aaron Lester Dick Huddart remembers being a star for St.Helens John Burke – 29 years on from his tragic accident Hookers – from Ben Elias to Smiler Allen, Don Close and Bob Burdell Wakefield Trinity and the glory of Wembley Parkside – memories of Hunslet’s old ground Maurice Bamford remembers the “Indomitables” of 1946 The Eastern Division team of 1962 which won in France Broughton Rangers – Manchester’s team in the Belle Vue years Milan Kosanovic – Rugby League’s first Yugoslav star Mick Sullivan’s very first contract with Huddersfield Folly Lane – the Amateur club keeping the game alive in Swinton The Gallant Youths – Batley’s history revisited Alan Hardisty and Mike Coulman, brilliant action from Wembley 1969 Wilf Rosenberg the “Flying Dentist” at Leeds Halifax and the Yorkshire Cup Ken Parr in his only Test match for Great Britain Obituaries and tributes to: Brian Nordgren, Allen Lockwood, Bill Martin, Rodney Smith, Andy Key, Austin Kilroy, John McVay and Ron McGregor Team photos include: Warrington, Oldham, Huddersfield, Featherstone Rovers, Barrow and much more

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Issue 22

Kevin Ward and Ellery Hanley on the front cover. Castleford’s Wembley joy of 1969. Keith Fielding – Salford’s England flyer. Stan Owen a Leigh hero in action for Wales. When Wakefield youngsters beat the Australians – Ken Rollin remembers. Fartown’s Super Team – glory days at Huddersfield. The Golden Boot – forget the myths, here’s the truth. The Lions of 1950, exclusive instructions given to the players. Dave Chisnall – the spirit of the seventies. Cumbria – potential still untapped ; Eppie Gibson action photo. Great Britain’s spectacular win over Australia at Wembley in 1973. Don Vines – Wakefield’s toughest Welshhman remembered. Keighley and Halifax cup semi-final dramas, by Maurice Bamford. The Barley Mow – Bramley’s old ground remembered.. Searching for Barrow’s missing faces. Wigan’s Cup as Eric Ashton leads them down the Wembley steps in 1959. Obituaries and tributes to: Mike Gregory, Duggie Greenall, Jack Bateman,  Norman Field, Mike Blackmore and Paul Woods.Team photos include: St.Helens,  Featherstone Rovers, Leeds, Keighley, Hull, HullKingston Rovers, Bramley,  Cumbria and many more

Issue 23

Tribute to Eric Ashton on the front cover. Leigh the Cup winner of 1971. Growing up with Eddie Waring’s famous filmshows. Leeds the local boys – Loiners of 1968. Featherstone Rovers’ Cup glory in the snow. John Joyner is honoured by Castleford. John Etty – Downing Street tribute to a Bevin Boy. The most sensational Lions tour of all – 1958 controversies. French fiesta at St.Helens in 1958 as Max Rousie returns. Cumbrian powerhouses – Whitehaven’s Les Moore and Bill McAlone. Tommy Smales in superb action for Great Britain in 1962. When Wakefield Trinity thrashed Leeds 71-nil. Very rare team photo of when Hull and Hull K.R. combined in 1959. Rochdale’s Athletic Grounds – scene of drama and tragedy. Jackie Edwards was a Warrington star. Arthur Keegan honoured by his Hull team-mates at the Boulevard. X111 Catalan and Jean Capdouze with the Lord Derby Cup. Obituaries and tributes to: Eric Ashton, Alan Buckley, Harry Council, Billy Blan, Dai Bevan and others

Issue 24

Brian Bevan and David Topliss on the front cover. Syd Hynes leading the Loiners at Wembley. Barrow get their wings. Swinton’s men were Lions. Warrington honours Derek Whitehead. Leigh’s gift to the world of Rugby League. Doncaster and Batley showdown at Mount Pleasant. Peter Fox – the life and times of the players’ coach. Heroic win in Sydney for Chris Hesketh’s 1974 Lions. Brian Bevan analysed – the greatest ever player? Great Britain’s World Cup winners of 1960. Crossing the Cumberland Gap – Sol Roper. The state of Rugby League in New Zealand. Jack Gibson – the man who shaped the game. Wigan’s oldest ex-player, Welshman Jack Bowen. Dewsbury gave the Aussies a scare. Geoff Clarkson – Rugby League’s travelling man. Obituaries and tributes to: Paul Barriere (founder of the World Cup), David Topliss and Dave Stockwell. Team photos include: Leeds, Castleford, St.Helens, Wigan, Hull K.R. and Keighley.

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Issue 25

Billy Boston on the front cover, with Alan Hardisty and Bill Burgess. Gus Risman and Salford’s Red Devils win at Wembley. Fartown and the flying Scots. Lewis Jones in the news & Paul Charlton in the archives. Barrow on the up in 2009. Stanley Gene – the real man of the World Cup. When Leigh won the Championship. Toulouse jump ship - but French Championship was once vibrant. Lessons of Liverpool – City’s story is finally told in detail. Swinton, the making of Champions – Albert Blan’s boys analysed. Joe Warham’s half century at Headingley. Doncaster’s first Yorkshire County cap, Peter Goodchild. Brian Edgar captained Lions to 1966 Test win in Sydney. The Drake twins among Cumberland’s finest. Would Jo Maso have made the difference in 1968 World Cup? Halifax won the first Player’s Trophy. Kevin Ashcroft’s roller coaster ride. Obituaries and tributes to: Don Fox, Harry Bath, Jim Drake, Arthur Keegan, Bill Hopper and Brian Hambly. Team photos include: Castleford, Dewsbury, Hull, Cumberland County, Leeds, Swinton, France and many more.

Issue 26

Vince Karalius on the front cover – a special tribute to Vinty. Wilderspool still busy –  Warrington’s spiritual home. The Hilton Park scoreboard, a story of love in Leigh. Blackpool Borough’s first win over Wigan in 1966. Colin Dixon stars as Wales beat England at Salford in 1968. How St.Patrick’s youth stars launched Wigan’s talent. Les Bettinson’s book revisited – in the Lions Den. The story of John Wilson, guiding light as secretary of the Rugby League. Widnes caused Wembley’s first shock – Keith Macklin explains.    Batley bring their original “Gallant Youths” to life. Barrow’s mystery men remembered  in giant who’s who. Tom Hill, ex-Whitehaven and Wakefield Trinity hooker. Americans in French mystery tour of 1953-1954. The British Rugby League Lions Association. John Atkinson of Leeds – a great British winger. Trinity boys in 1979 – thirty years on from Wakefield at Wembley. Derek Hallas keeps his Parramatta number. Huddersfield hold the Yorkshire Cup. Obituaries and tributes to: Vince Karalius, Alan Snowden, Joe Walsh, Dennis Martin, Geoff Clark, Arthur Hattee, Stan Kielty, Mick Hough, Jimmy Russell, Ken Hirst, Bill Kindon, Alan Davies, Joe Collins, Francis Levy and more. Team photos include: Workington Town, Wakefield Trinity, Castleford, Hull and Hull K.R. combined in 1961, a United Kingdom X111 in France in 1951 and many more.

Issue 27

Great Britain’s 1964 team on the front cover. Blackpool Borough’s Wiganers led by Dave Bolton. Dave Chisnall, John Bevan and Bobby Greenhough in Warrington hall of fame. Len Killeen – former St.Helens favourite Barrow bouncing back. Wigan and Warrington in Milwaukee twenty years ago. James Graham and Sam Burgess set the modern day example. The Indomitables of 1946 remembered. Joe Egan should be honoured by the game. A history of radio and tv broadcasting of the Challenge Cup Final.    Cliff Evans – the Championship winning coach. Clive Sullivan’s winner as Great Britain triumph in France in 1967. Fartown – Huddersfield’s famous ground in words and pictures. Robert Caillou of Bayonne, an unsung hero of France. Tommy McCue one of the greatest Chemics of Widnes. Dewsbury’s Championship title win of 1973. Classy Cas – news of Hardisty’s sixties stars now on DVD. Bill Aspinall of Keighley and the Kells boys of Whitehaven. Hull’s Johnny Whiteley lifts the Championship in 1958. Obituaries and tributes to: Frank Carlton, Dinks Harris, Frank Mortimer, Mick Hogan, Frank Tobin and Derek Noonan. Team photos include: Leigh, Salford, Bradford Northern, Whitehaven, Halifax, Bramley and Wakefield Trinity.

Issue 28

Neil Fox (Wakefield) and Jim Challinor (Warrington) on the front cover. Sheffield Eagles’first quarter century. Eppie Gibson honoured by Loughborough University. Agony for Syd Hynes as Leeds won the 1975 Premiership. Old Test captains George Ailleres and Roy Christian. Warrington team who won the Wigan Sevens in 1965. Behind the scenes of Featherstone Rovers Cup dream in 1967. Maurice Bamford  remembers Widnes-Leigh cup replays of 1964. Ken Gowers gives seal of approval to Swinton full-back Wayne English.   A history of the Royal Family’s involvement at the Challenge Cup Final.    The rise of Hull Kingston Rovers under coach Colin Hutton. Dad’s Army and the famous Ashes Test win at Odsal in 1978. When Jock McAvoy brought new hope to Bradford Northern. Billy Boston’s story – told by Robert Gate. Lavardac, the Amateur giants of France, remembering Gilbert Dautant. Geoff Crewdson – Keighley’s Lions tourist. Norman Herbert of Workington and Billy Banks of Whitehaven. Thrum Hall, Halifax – a great ground remembered. St.Helens – Kel Coslett’s championship winners of 1971.. Obituaries and tributes to: Ces Mountford, Vic Yorke, Ralph Morgan, Benard Ganley, John McKinnell, Keith Macklin and Richard Woodall. Team photos include: Wigan, Castleford, Barrow, Cumbria County, Hull F.C., Bradford Northern, BARLA touring team of 1978, Hull K.R., and much more

Issue 29

John Holmes tribute issue with John on the front cover. Ken Rollin’s great Wembley try for Wakefield Trinity. Heritage Centre honours Mick Sullivan. Howard Hill the tops at Whitehaven. A famous win for Wales over France in 1970. Featherstone Rovers victories over the Australian tourists. Rugby League’s publishing pioneers including Tony Pocock & John Lindley. Jim Brough – Cumberland’s master coach.   The first England-France Services international in 1955.    The tale of Fattorinis and the Cups of Rugby League. Tom Van Vollenhoven and Mick Sullivan tackle Widnes for St.Helens. Hilton Park – the ground where Leigh lit up the game. Yorkshire County games in the city of York. David Watkins and his early struggles in Rugby League. Looking at Billy Boston’s biography. Castleford’s local boys and the lads of Hull F.C. Fartown’s packed terraces and Huddersfield’s Stanley Chadwick . Hardisty and Hepworth reunited with Salford’s David Watkins. Obituaries and tributes to: John Holmes, Parry Gordon, Bob Ryan, Len Garbett, Geoff Sutcliffe, Fizzer Dawson and Paddy Armour. Team photos from the ’60s include: Swinton, Rochdale Hornets and Wakefield Trinity plus  Great Britain team photos from 1951, 1963 and 1977 – and  much, much more.

Issue 30

Roger Millward leads out Great Britain on the front cover. Frank Myler wins Lion of the year award. Saints versus Swinton Lancashire Cup trilogy. Frank Foster as leader of the Oldham pack. Bobby Greenhough  revisits Warrington. Wakefield Trinity the Yorkshire Cup winners of 1956 . Ray Ashby – from Liverpool City to Lance Todd trophy. How Alex Murphy drew the big crowds to Knowsley Road.    Barrow – are they going to go up? The skills of players like Ken Loxton, Jim Mills and Billy Boston. Station Road – the great ground of Swinton remembered. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first Lions tour. Survival in Sheffield – how the Eagles took flight. Huddersfield’s European Cup victory in Barcelona in 1993. Whitehaven’s record crowd versus Wakefield 50 years ago . Woolston Rovers – doing the amateurs proud in Warrington. Tommy Sale – the great man of Leigh. Bill Holliday takes on Marcel Bescos for G.B. in France. Obituaries and tributes to: Geoffrey Moorhouse, Tom Smith, Denzil Webster, Tommy Keen, Jean Audoubert, George Clinton, Andre Carrere and George Parsons. Team photos  include: Leigh, Cardiff Blue Dragons, Liverpool City, Barrow, Halifax, Dewsbury, Leeds, Swinton, Wigan, York, Hull, Whitehaven – and  much, much more.

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Issue 31

On the front  cover - Brett Kenny and Peter Sterling at the classic 1985 Wembley Final. Building Salford's Champions - the 1974 'Red Devils' analysed. Oldham's new ground means they come back home. Blackpool Borough's new stadium opening in 1963. Marcel Bescos and the Swinton dramas of 1965. Derek Turner - Rugby League's original 'Rocky.' Lancashire County memories - 1977 and 1967. Hull and Hull K.R. Championship title rivals from one city. Wigan's Wembley glory - the epic 1985 Final v Hull remembered. BARLA's Young Lions of 1983 produced future Test stars. Geoff Gunney Hunslet through and through. Kel Coslett a Welsh Saint. When Featherstone Rovers produced timeless quality. Knowsley Road farewells. When Batley player looked too fierce. Tommy Sale - Leigh's 'Mr Rugby League.' Halifax Championship winners of 1965. Obituaries and tributes to: Johnny Lawrenson, Bryn Knowelden, Brian Smith (ex-York and Huddersfield), Barry Briggs (ex-Warrington), David Lamming (ex-Wakefield), Aussie officials Kevin Humphreys and Charlie Gibson, Brian Kettleton (ex-Rochdale Hornets) and Charlie Howard (ex-Castleford.) Team photos include:  Doncaster, Keighley, Barrow, Warrington, Batley, Whitehaven, Leeds, Great britain 1955, plus much more.

Issue 32

Des Drummond on the front cover. Great Britain's World Cup winners of 1960 - fifty years on. How Huddersfield last won the Challenge Cup in 1953. Flash Flanagan - happy days with Hull Kingston Rovers. Eddie Waring - last chance for his centenary tribute. Featherstone Rovers' Yorkshire Cup excitement. A taste of Cumbria in the mid-1970s - including Millom.     Yorkshire v Australia in 1967 under Wakefield's lights. Castleford - caught in the middle of the game's unrest. Roy Lester's magic moment for Warrington. Other Nationalities - early history of a famous team. Rees Thomas and Johnny Whiteley at Wembley in 1959. Sam Illingworth and Keighley's special move. When Kangaroo tour kicked off at Blackpool. Reg Gasnier and "the Bison" Andre Savonne honoured. Cumbrian Joe Coan  coached both St.Helens and Wigan. Proud name of the Rismans. Douglas Clark comes 'home' to Huddersfield. Obituaries and tributes to: Garry Purdham, Carl Dooler, Joby Shaw, Johnny 'Jack' Alty, Toni Danieli (aka Tony Rossi) and Pierre Zamora. Team photos  include: Wigan 1959,  Hull K.R. late 1960s, Wakefield Trinity "A" team 1956,  Workington Town 1978, Barrow 1976,  Castleford 1962, Blackpool Borough 1978, Hunslet 1959, Wakefield Trinity 1972, Salford 1963, St.Helens 1979 - and much, much more.

Issue 33

Tom Van Vollenhoven on the front cover. Wigan's title triumph a reminder of past glories. Hull memories of the fabulous 'fifties. Oldham's heritage in good hands. Rochdale Hornets reach the 1965 Lancashire Cup Final. Widnes and Liverpool City in a real Merseyside derby. Cumbria's draw with England provides inspiration.      Huddersfield's famous Other Nationalities trio. Wales v France in Swansea - a magical day in 1975. Gordon Brown scores as a World Cup winner in 1954. Frankie Jones - of Barrow and Blackpool Borough. The Stephensons of Champions Dewsbury in 1973. Ray Glastonbury was top try-scorer in his first season. Hunslet's semi-final win on the way to 1965 Wembley classic. Players reminisce - Mick Murphy, Ken Rollin, Joe Chamberlain, Neil Fox. Ces Mountford tribute introduced in New Zealand. David Redfearn try-scorer for Bradford Northern. Dewsbury Black Knights and Risehow & Gillhead Colliery. Obituaries and tributes to:  Johnny Fishwick, Ron McMenemy, Ted Kerwick, Terry Newton, Ben Quansah and Ron Evans. Team photos  include: Wigan 1959; Castleford 1959;  Cumbria 1985; Leeds 1970s; Swinton 1984; Halifax 1975; Wales 1975; Leigh 1960s; Keighley 1991; Warrington 1980s; Wakefield Trinity 1975 and much, much more.

Issue 34

Andy Gregory on the front cover. Salford's centenary match in 1979. York - make up of a Minster City team. Austin Rhodes remembers the 1957 World Cup. Brian Fallon - on kicking Leigh to victory over Australia. History of the Rugby League's Coaching Scheme. Derek Hallas remembers Leeds 1961 Championship Final win. Jim Belshaw on playing for Wigan in the 1963 semi-final. When Hull K.R. smashed the Queenslanders in 1983, Paul Grimes - a touchdown for the big Geordie forward. Carcassonne - different language, same heart and soul. Ken Batty - from Wakefield Trinity to the Sydney Grand Final. Terry Holmes in the Lions den at Swinton for Bradford Northern. Normanton, Millom & Bisons - prolific Amateur clubs. Wilderspool days, including a John Bevan try. Bill Francis and the VAT 69 Trophy. Ray French's fascinating adventure in Rugby. John Dorahy - 'Joe Cool'  in the hot spots. Obituaries and tributes to: Johnny Noon, George Roughley, Ted Verrenkamp, Norman Cherrington,  Duncan Hall, Eduoard Martung, Fred Higginbottom, Peter Riley, David Elliott, Jack Byrne and Alf Richards. Team pictures include: Batley; Halifax; Castleford; Whitehaven; Featherstone Rovers; Workington Town; Oldham; Keighley; Wakefield Trinity; Leeds; York; Salford. PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE ...

Issue 35

Matt McLeod of Wakefield Trinity on the front cover. Bob Burdell tells his own story from - Liverpool City to Wembley. Halifax souvenirs from the days of Thrum Hall. In praise of Gary Prohm - Hull K.R.'s Kiwi. Leeds first Championship and training led by Joe Warham. Was Berwyn Jones the fastest of all? Phil Kitchin is Whitehaven's new "Mr. President." British players who made it with Australian clubs. Great Britain Under-24s revival in 1976. Featherstone loyalty - Rovers who received Testimonials. Matt McLeod - Wakefield Trinity's Cumbrian favourite. Fartown's last chance - the end for Huddersfield's old ground. When Barrow beat the Australians in 1959. Airlie Birds - Hull F.C.'s wall of memories. 'Juicy' Adams - one of the great names of Rugby League. Ade Gardner - St.Helens winger bucks the Super League trend. Blackpool Borough and the Kilkenny Trophy. Bak Diabira, Ray Batten and the skills of the ball-handlers. Inside France's 1981 tour to New Zealand and Australia. Cec Thompson's inspiring story revisited. Castleford's legends and Jeff  Grayshon's new biography. Rod Tickle - Leigh's winger in action at Hilton Park. Obituaries and tributes to: Brian Shaw, Dennis Goodwin, Don Froggett, Mike Kelly and Frank Cox.   Team pictures include: Hunslet, Oldham, Keighley, Warrington, Wigan, Workington Town, Hull K.R., Leigh and Great Britain Under-24s of 1976 PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE ...

Issue 36

Issue number 36 - Autumn 2011  Billy Boston of Wigan and Kevin Dick of Leeds on the front cover. Steve Nash - in praise of a great British player. Batley's wing aces - John Etty and Jackie Perry. Wigan's Sam Tomkins maintains a great tradition. Saints Wembley winners of 1961 - Austin Rhodes remembers. Paul Daley's long service to Rugby League. Hull's original Kiwi trio - O'Hara, Kemble and Leuluai. Carlisle 30 years on - inside story of the launch of the Border City club. Ian Brooke's exclusive Lions tour memories. Roger Millward on winning at Wembley in 1980. Brian Lockwood on being discovered by the Australians. Mick Scott and the Euro winning drop-goal for Hull F.C. City of Manchester - revival hopes for Salford and Swinton. Historic photos of Broughton Rangers and Belle Vue Rangers. The 1970 World Cup Final - the Battle of Leeds. Craven Park - in the Robins nest at Hull K.R. Paris match - exclusive historic photo from first game in France in 1933. Cumberland's first County Championship decider. Remembering the Leeds Championship heroes of 1961. Warrington's unlucky Lions in Wire's Hall of Fame. Introducing our next new book on the Sixties - Volume Two. Obituaries and tributes to: Cec Thompson, Rex Mossop, Peter Birchall, Bill Hanson, Norman Longley, Paul Darbyshire, Alan Lancaster and Alan Wood. Team pictures include: Workington Town, Wigan, St.Helens,  Oldham, Whitehaven, Barrow, Carlisle,  Hull K.R., Huddersfield, Warrington, Rochdale Hornets, Leigh, Cumberland County 1952 and the BARLA Great Britain touring team of 2011. PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE ...

Issue 37

Issue number 37 - Winter 2011    Len Killeen on the front cover - with a tribute to the Saints legend inside. Salford's farewell to The Willows after 110 years. Dewsbury's master class in the 1973 Championship Final. Featherstone Rovers bargain buys, including Freddie Miller & Cyril Woolford. Geoff Gunney on getting the call-up for England. The 1971 Kiwis - conquerers of the world. Rochdale Hornets match with Australia in 1963. Whitehaven players celebrate their first victory at Wigan. Carlisle 30 years on - second part of the inside story of the Border City club. John Atkinson flies in for a try for Leeds at Wembley. Rugby League during the War years - Maurice Bamford remembers. Tribute to Phil Melling - pioneer of the game in Wales. Barrow face up to life after the bubble burst. York's Stanley connection - with hooker Laurie Milner. When the Kangaroos kicked off  at Warrington in 1963. Alan Hardisty - from Castleford to Leeds. Leigh's Des Drummond - 30 years since the Championship title. Hull K.R. players enjoy a Robins reunion with John Millington. The working Saints - St.Helens players and their day jobs. Memories from Malcolm Sampson and Keith Jarrett. Amateur R.L. - Leeds Sunday League pioneers, plus Luddenden of Halifax. . Sydney's suburban grounds - from Balmain to Newtown. Obituaries and tributes to: Len Killeen, Albert Halsall, Keith Holman, Vince McKeating, Maunga Emery, Dick Thornett, Ron Mather, Jimmy Gaskell, Dana Wilson, Christian Baile and Jacques Balleroy. Team pictures include: Widnes 1974-5, Bramley 1973-4,  Carlisle 1983-4, Whitehaven 1972-73,   Leigh 1972-3, Castleford 1973-4, Hull 1972-3, Halifax 1987-8 and St.Helens 1962-3. PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE ... including full colour catalogue of DVDs and books

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Issue 38

Issue number 38 - SPRING 2012    *Les Dyl and Ken Gill on the front cover playing for England. *Halifax 25 years on from their Wembley Cup glory. *Castleford and the drama of Cup-tie replays. *Big Artie – a pictorial tribute to the late, great Arthur Beetson. *A Rare Foreign Legion – British players in France. *Yorkshire Cup controversy at Featherstone Rovers. *Warrington – are the Wire older than they thought? *Oldham’s new signing amid the chatter of a tea shop! *Great Britain Under-24s at the Boulevard in 1977. *Fartown favourite – the great Aussie Lionel Cooper. *Joe Bonnar – of Wakefield Trinity and Whitehaven. *Fun memories of the Coaching Courses at Lilleshall. *Tribute to Dave Kay, pioneer of R.L. in the south west. *Gus Risman at the reformed Bradford Northern. *Robert Caillou and Trevor Foster – gentlemen captains. *Shaw Cross – a real Rugby League Hall of Fame. *Obituaries and tributes to: Charlie Pawsey, Barry Simpson, John Hancock, Doug Clarke, Geoff Robinson, Brian Hambling, Idwal Fisher, Colin Bell, Jackie Thomas and Len McIntyre. *Team photos including: York (late 1950s), Castleford (1970), Whitehaven (1960), Barrow (1983), Leeds (1964), Swinton (1974) and St.Helens (1961). Plus much, much more.

Issue 39

SUMMER   2012

Deryck Fox of Featherstone Rovers on the front cover. Warrington players get their heritage numbers. John Wolford – a class footballer. Eastmoor boys at Wakefield Trinity. League leaders – Joseph Platt, John Wilson, Bill Fallowfield and David Oxley. Huyton’s famous win over Workington Town. Johnny Whiteley on lessons learned on the 1958 tour. When Wigan were relegated – then revived by George Fairbairn. The making of Hull K.R. – remember the Robins of 1962. Ashes lost - the 1973 Ice Bowl Test of Wilderspool. Classy Cas’ suffer heartbreak in the 1964 Cup semi-final. Swinton’s epic Cup battles of the ’sixties.. Doncaster – what has changed for the Dons? Pilkington Recs’ and a famous home in St.Helens. Big Artie’s last visit to the Heritage Centre. Saints on tour in Wales produced a gem. Billy Garratt enters Whitehaven’s hall of fame. Mick Murphy leading Barrow at Odsal Stadium. When Toulon were the moneybags team of French Rugby League – not Union. Shanks Watson – a moving story of the Hunslet and Leeds great. Fartown’s cosmopolitan team and Alan Smith a Flying Loiner. When Slough and Brixton were powers of the game in the London area. Obituaries and tributes to: Herve Guiraud, Tank Gordon, Harold Swift, Fred Leyland, Keith Mills and Deryk Brown. Team pictures include: Bradford Northern 1977-78; Halifax 1973-74; Salford 1981-82; Huddersfield 1948-49; Doncaster 1970-71; Hull K.R. 1962; Workington Town 1955; Wigan 1980-81. PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE ...

Issue 40

Autumn 2012

Cumbrians on the front cover – Dick Huddart and Sol Roper. Great Britain’s 1972 World Cup winners – 40 years later. Bradford’s crisis – as Championship times at Odsal remembered. Colin Tyrer’s moment of despair at Wembley with Wigan in 1970. Thirty years on from the Kangaroo tour that changed the game. Max Kirlich remembers captaining the 1982 “Invincibles.” Great Britain’s battles with the blues of New South Wales. Wakefield Trinity’s golden times – Rocky’s boys. Featherstone and Barrow at Wembley in 1967. Supporting the Loiners – the Leeds Supporters’ Club. Johnny Gaydon – we meet the ex-Widnes flyer at home in South Africa. When television came to Lawkholme Lane, Keighley. Arrival of the “All Golds” in Cheltenham. The footballing Greenall brothers of St.Helens. Clarence Street of York remembered with other old grounds. The French Presidents, from Barriere to Soppelsa. John Burnett – Halifax’s Championship winning captain. Swinton toast for “Daz” Davies, and Leigh’s Derek Pyke. When Doncaster met Danny Wilson of Swinton. Olympics centenary – John Wilson’s cycling honours in 1910. Huyton lads, and Whitehaven’s Colloby and Cassie. Blackpool Borough’s welcome for Rugby League legends. Obituaries and tributes to: Drew Turnbull, Bernard Prior, Doug Walton, John Lindley, Bobby Vincent, Arthur Tomlinson, Dave O’Connor, Frank Tobin jnr., Georges Jameau, Irenee Carrere. Team pictures include: Bradford Northern late 1970s,  Batley 1971, Rochdale Hornets 1962, Wakefield Trinity 1962, Barrow 1967, Featherstone Rovers 1958, Hunslet 1965, Castleford 1968, Huddersfield 1949.   PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE

Issue 41

Winter 2012

10th anniversary Edition Cumbrians on the front cover – Dick Huddart and Sol Roper. Great Britain’s 1972 World Cup winners – 40 years later. Bradford’s crisis – as Championship times at Odsal remembered. Colin Tyrer’s moment of despair at Wembley with Wigan in 1970. Thirty years on from the Kangaroo tour that changed the game. Max Kirlich remembers captaining the 1982 “Invincibles.” Great Britain’s battles with the blues of New South Wales. Wakefield Trinity’s golden times – Rocky’s boys. Featherstone and Barrow at Wembley in 1967. Supporting the Loiners – the Leeds Supporters’ Club. Johnny Gaydon – we meet the ex-Widnes flyer at home in South Africa. When television came to Lawkholme Lane, Keighley. Arrival of the “All Golds” in Cheltenham. The footballing Greenall brothers of St.Helens. Clarence Street of York remembered with other old grounds. The French Presidents, from Barriere to Soppelsa. John Burnett – Halifax’s Championship winning captain. Swinton toast for “Daz” Davies, and Leigh’s Derek Pyke. When Doncaster met Danny Wilson of Swinton. Olympics centenary – John Wilson’s cycling honours in 1910. Huyton lads, and Whitehaven’s Colloby and Cassie. Blackpool Borough’s welcome for Rugby League legends. Obituaries and tributes to: Drew Turnbull, Bernard Prior, Doug Walton, John Lindley, Bobby Vincent, Arthur Tomlinson, Dave O’Connor, Frank Tobin jnr., Georges Jameau, Irenee Carrere. Team pictures include: Bradford Northern late 1970s, Batley 1971, Rochdale Hornets 1962, Wakefield Trinity 1962, Barrow 1967, Featherstone Rovers 1958, Hunslet 1965, Castleford 1968, Huddersfield 1949. PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE

Issue 42

Spring 2013

Issue number 42 -  Spring 2013 Salford on the front cover – Tom Brophy versus Warrington. The Red Devils rescued – saving Salford’s famous heritage. Remember the Big Freeze of 1963 – 50th anniversary. Leeds the vibrant city – Loiners, Hunslet and Bramley. Catching up in Canada with John Walsh – ex St.Helens and G.B. centre Featherstone Rovers’ semi-final curse of Odsal Stadium. Coaching at Halifax – Maurice Bamford’s happiest days. Widnes forward power – great Chemics’ back-rowers. France’s World Cup win over Australia at Odsal in 1970. Johnny Hunter – thrilled the crowds at Fartown. Willie Horne’s story – the modesty of Barrow’s legend. Knotty Ash – more Liverpool City memories. Aussies humbled in the shadow of York Minster in 1959. Hull Amateur Leagues of the 1960s – a tale of two competitions. Castleford Sevens winners – captained by Bruce Burton. Gallant Youths of Batley. Australian Test coach Vic Hey and Workington Town. Rodney Morris scores for Whitehaven. Carlos Zalduendo – bonjour Mr. President as “Zaza” remembers. Obituaries and tributes to: Joe Egan, Dave Chisnall, Stan Smith, John Sheridan, Arthur Gregory, Fred Ward, Johnny Moore, Terry Major, Arthur Gregory, Brian Davies, Jacques Guigue.  Team pictures include:  Wigan 1969, Hull 1957, Wakefield Trinity 1960, Warrington 1973, Rochdale Hornets 1974, Featherstone Rovers 1960, Bramley mid-1970s.

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