There’s always next year: what drives the fans of teams that always lose?
All too rare victories, countless floggings, years of heartache and perennially dashed hopes – following serial losers cannot be explained rationally
Warrington close on Super League top two with emphatic win over St Helens
Warrington Wolves edged closer to a top-two finish with a 16-2 win against St Helens at the Halliwell Jones Stadium
Wigan go top after Marshall’s double seals comeback win against Hull KR
Wigan fought back from 10-0 down to beat Hull KR 24-20 and overtake their rivals at the top of Super League with two rounds to play
Courtney Winfield-Hill: from rugby league star to England cricket coach
The Australian-born England international tells Raf Nicholson about breaking the glass ceiling, moving to Britain for love, and her unconventional methods
Hull KR close in on ending 40-year trophy drought after crushing Salford
Hull KR are three wins from claiming the League Leaders’ Shield as they overwhelmed Salford 32-12
Matt Peet calls for more from Wigan Warriors after victory against Hull FC
Wigan Warriors defeated Hull FC 22-4 in the Super League before their coach, Matt Peet, said his team needed to improve as the playoffs approach
The Prince of Locks: Ron Coote finally recognised as rugby league Immortal
The six-time premiership winner, three-time World Cup champion and World Cup winning captain deserves a place among the pantheon of greats
Elland Road’s Magic Weekend falls flat but profit margins offer hope for future
A low attendance suggests Leeds did not embrace Magic Weekend but the event ended up in the black
Wigan bounce back with Magic Weekend win over St Helens
Wigan went back to the top of the Super League table for at least 24 hours after they beat St Helens 20-0 at Magic Weekend
There might be no way back for Magic Weekend if Elland Road flops as host
Newcastle has been the pick of previous host venues but the fixtures in Leeds at least offer hope of thrills on the pitch
Western Bears can thrive in Perth as NRL learn lessons from darker times
New club with links to North Sydney will be a welcome addition but league must set them up for success to build on budding support in the west
Super League will benefit if Hull KR or Warrington can end title triopoly
For almost two decades, three teams have dominated rugby league’s top tier – but that may be about to change
Wigan allay burnout fears with return to form against Leigh to reclaim top spot
Wigan Warriors returned to the top of the Super League with a 28-6 victory against Leigh Leopards
St Helens may be getting back in gear after malfunction in winning machine
Saturday’s emphatic win over Hull FC ended a run of five straight defeats for Super League’s dominant force
Former England players accuse RFU of ‘suppressing data’ in brain injuries case
‘Crucial’ medical documents have not been disclosed, according to a complaint signed by former players including Steve Thompson and Mark Regan