Castleford Tigers have confirmed that they are in the market for an overseas player after the release of forward Albert Vete. The club confirmed the news with a statement released via their website and a post on social media. Castleford’s statement read: “CASTLEFORD TIGERS CAN CONFIRM THAT ALBERT VETE HAS LEFT THE CLUB BY MUTUAL CONSENT. […] The post Castleford Tigers “actively” looking to make signing after releasing overseas forward appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

Super League referee Liam Moore has spoken honestly in a brilliant interview with State of Mind Sport where he’s explained the trials and tribulations of being a Super League referee, including the negative aspects. Moore first officiated in Super League in 2017 and since that debut season, he’s been one of the very best in […] The post “Referees are human” – Super League official Liam Moore opens up on abuse appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

Leigh Leopards have had a slow start to the 2024 season with just one win in their six Super League games and having also been knocked out of the Challenge Cup, but a possible reason behind that has been unveiled. Obviously, on the face of things the biggest issue is that the club have suffered […] The post The possible reason why Leigh Leopards have had such a slow start appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

The Super League Grand Final is the showpiece event in rugby league, it’s the game that every team starts their season aiming to win but in 28 years just four teams have lifted the trophy. Whilst the first two seasons of Super League history didn’t recognise the Grand Final in its current form they did […] The post Everything you need to know about the 2024 Super League Grand Final appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

Newly-appointed Director of Rugby Richie Myler has explained how he came to take on the role and what exactly his qualifications are for the job. Richie Myler was a shock appointment to the role given his lack of experience working behind the scenes in rugby league, however, he has claimed that is counteracted by his […] The post “Full control” – Richie Myler on his role and qualifications plus how shock appointment happened appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

Richie Myler has given his first interview since his appointment as Director of Rugby at Hull FC with the 33-year-old revealing what impact he’ll have have at the club. Myler’s appointment on Monday sent shockwaves through the rugby league world with the former Irish international announcing his retirement via York Knights website before his appointment […] The post “Desire to prove people wrong” – Doubters fuelling Richie Myler as he explains what impact he’ll have appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

It’s been a hectic eight days at Hull FC with Tony Smith sacked last Thursday and Richie Myler appointed as Director of Rugby on Monday, with interim head coach Simon Grix to lead the team out against St Helens tonight. Whilst the dismissal of Smith was somewhat shocking, it certainly wasn’t as much of a […] The post “Weird” – Jon Wilkin’s verdict on Hull FC’s Richie Myler appointment appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

Hull FC face St Helens on the road tonight in the first game of interim coach Simon Grix’s tenure and the former Warrington stalwart has revealed what his side must do to get the fans back on side. Grix couldn’t have wished for a much stiffer task in his first game in the hot seat […] The post “I suppose…” – Simon Grix sends message to Hull FC fans ahead of first game appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

Leigh Leopards have a clear problem at full-back with Gaz O’Brien out injured and the club is currently unable to recruit target David Armstrong due to a lack of quota spots. Adrian Lam has confirmed that first-choice full-back Gaz O’Brien is set to be sidelined for an extended period after tearing his calf, the Leopards’ […] The post Leigh Leopards and their problem position appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more

Castleford Tigers’ head coach Craig Lingard has accepted that the club have “had discussions” about possibly signing Leigh Leopards’ forward Ben Nakubuwai, accepting that the club are still desperate to make signings. One of the key stumbling blocks in acquiring the Fijian international is that Cas are currently full on their seven quota players, something […] The post Castleford Tigers boss comments on rumoured transfer appeared first on Serious About Rugby League ..read more