A Brief History of Time – Middle east and North Africa

By Daniel Andruczyk Another article I wrote for Rugby League Review. Rugby League over the last 5 – 10 years has enjoyed a real growth spurt. Like a child entering adolescence and teenage years the sport has grown and along the way had its teething problems. One of the largest growth spurts has been in the Middle East. From humble beginnings, with no rugby league having had been played in anger before 2002, the...

Controversy Reigns in the NRL

By Daniel Andruczyk This week saw some absolute howler referee decision in the NRL that has brought into question the standard of refs. Super league continues to draw the surprises, Lezignan powers on to the minor premiership in France and Lebanon has some surprise results as well. The Jamaican University Championships came to a close as well. National Rugby League As we have seen in previous years teams that do...

The Magic of the Challenge Cup Returns

By Daniel Andruczyk The Challenge Cup threw up a surprise this week. In Super League we are starting to see the dominance of the ‘Big 4’ being challenged finally. Its coming close to the NRL season start and in the Middle East Saudi Arabia caused an upset. In Jamaica GC Foster college secured their spot in the Final of the Uni Championships and another international is announced in the mid-year. Challenge...

Round Up and Worrying News From Estonia!

By Daniel Andruczyk This week saw an amazing time in Rugby League. Jamaica’s whipping boys in the Uni championships got one back on their rivals, the World Club Challenge was played. Lebanon announced a tournament with a surprise contender, Super league powered on and over 100,000 fans turned out for NRL trials. All this pales to nothing when I read an email that came to me. World Club Challenge Sunday sees the...

Japan Rugby League: The Interview

By Daniel Andruczyk At the international 9s Rugby League International Scores’ own Daniel Andruczyk was able to get a few words with the leaders of Japanese Rugby League about their campaign and the state of the game in Japan. Elsewhere the next international test at the U18s level was played and results from Lebanon, the Challenge Cup, the Northern Rail Cup and the rumour mill is back. Japan Rugby League...