31 Jul 2017
Set of Six
Toronto Wolfpack suffer first League defeat to York City Knights
In front of over 2,600 fans, York City Knights ended Toronto’s hopes of an unbeaten League 1 campaign with a 26-16 victory over the Wolfpack.
The Kneets got off to a great start and led 18-0 at half-time. The Wolfpack hit back strong in the second half and reduced to lead to six points early on thanks to two tries.
Jack Bussey converted a penalty to make the score 20-12 before Craig Hall brought the Wolfpack to four points behind when he went over in the corner.
Connor Robinson then sealed the victory for York with a try and conversion to give the Knights the perfect start to the Super 8s.
Bootham Crescent was rocking today 🔊
— Championships-RL (@RLChampionships) July 30, 2017
That's what it means to @YorkKnightsRLFC #Super8s pic.twitter.com/FYZFwJo6BJ
Wigan Warriors Anthem 2017
Wigan Youth Zone, Wigan Warriors TV and Paul Holden collaborated to release an official charity single celebrating Wigan getting to Wembley.
Check out the video below including Anthony Gelling on the mic.
Rugby League Live 4
The new video game was launched this week and supporters flocked to get their hands on RLL 4 at Game stores throughout the country.
Fans were invited to play against their favourite stars as the fourth instalment of the series released on Playstation 4 and Xbox One.
The launch was a hit, with multiple stores selling out of the new release.
Exclusive interview with @SuperLeague and @CTRLFC try machine @GregEden1 at @GAME_Castleford Order your copy via: https://t.co/UwqS8B903u pic.twitter.com/sO9GhFRxL4
— Rugby League Live 4 (@RLliveuk) July 29, 2017
England wheelchair RL narrowly defeated in World Cup final
After beating Australia in the semi-finals, England faced hosts France in the final.
England got off to a strong start and led 8-0 after eight minutes. But a resurgence from France meant the teams went into the break level at 10-10.
With five minutes remaining, England held a slim 34-32 lead, but a late France try earned the hosts the win and title of world champions.
Full time: England 34-38 France
— England Rugby League (@England_RL) July 28, 2017
Late, late heartbreak for England...
... but an amazing effort by our guys 👠pic.twitter.com/AtKyNg68Uo
Women’s Challenge Cup
Bradford Bulls lifted the Women’s Challenge Cup after defeating Featherstone Rovers 50-16 in front of over 1,000 fans.
The first half was more balanced than the final score suggests, with both teams testing each other in defence and attack.
Featherstone had the better start and took a 10-4 lead thanks to tries from Brogan Churm and Sarah Dunn.
The Bulls replied strongly with four more first half tries to take a 24-12 lead into the break.
It was all Bradford in the second half. The Bulls ran in five more tries to Featherstone’s one to take the Women’s Challenge Cup back to Bradford.
Trophy time! 😃ðŸ˜ðŸ†ðŸ¾ pic.twitter.com/kqcwaxtk1z
— The RFL (@TheRFL) July 30, 2017
Claudio Ranieri visits home of Hull Kingston Rovers
The man who guided Leicester City to a remarkable Premier League title visited KCOM Craven Park on Tuesday.
Ranieri was in attendance with his Nantes side for a pre-season fixture against Hull City.
There wasn’t much for either team’s fans to cheer for, as the game ended in a 0-0 draw.
We hope this Premier League winning manager enjoyed his trip to KCOM Craven Park tonight! #claudioranieri #dillydingdillydong #FCNantes pic.twitter.com/ejFfnZKEDM
— Hull Kingston Rovers (@hullkrofficial) July 25, 2017
