BE it horses, trots, greyhounds, poker machines or card games, you name it and former NRL star Owen Craigie used to punt on it. Hardcore. In total, he lost more than $1.5 million. Houses, relationships, friends, family – Craigie went all in and lost the lot. If ever rugby league needed a remin...

Since the euphoria of the announcement that Widnes Vikings would be elevated to Super League from the 2012 season, it does appear that both enthusiasm and optimism has waned as far as some supporters are concerned. I would class myself in that category, but why the change? Primarily I would have to ...

The 31st March 2011 will go down as one of my abiding Widnes RLFC memories. Sleepless nights for a few days before hand, stress and anxiety on the day and ultimately sheer jubilation once it was announced that Widnes would be taking their place in Super League for the 2012-2014 seasons, and hopefull...

Martin Offiah is undeniably the greatest try scorer of his generation. Not just for his blistering pace, but also for his elusive running style and the ability to change direction in a split second. Having been fortunate enough to see him at close hand during his Widnes days it makes it almost more ...

Just a few reasons why Rugby League is a far better sport than Rugby Union and Football. None of your Union group tackle messing and certainly no rolling round the floor as if you’ve just been shot ala modern day footballers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au-_DU2mp0E

James Ford – 7 – was very surprised to see Ford included after he was basically villianised after the Leigh game and dropped to the reserves. He wasn’t spectacular, but didn’t put a foot wrong. Needs to keep his head down to win over the coach and the fans Dean Gaskell –...