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The stars shine brightly at Hall of Fame dinner

The stars shine brightly at Hall of Fame dinner

John Ledger | November 13, 2024


The greatest rugby league players in the sport’s 129-year history were celebrated in fitting style in October when Rugby League Cares hosted the 2024 ...

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RL Cares secures prestigious sponsor for RL Hall of Fame dinner

RL Cares secures prestigious sponsor for RL Hall of Fame dinner

John Ledger | October 11, 2024


Rugby League Cares is pleased to announce Slater Heelis as sponsors of the 2024 Rugby League Hall of Fame dinner. The Manchester-based law firm, ...

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Luke Bryan and the RL Benevolent Fund

Luke Bryan and the RL Benevolent Fund

Steve Ball | October 9, 2024


Luke Bryan was left paralysed from the neck down after suffering a serious spinal injury in a seemingly innocuous tackle while playing for his local ...

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Ellis Rugby to partner Hall of Fame induction dinner

Ellis Rugby to partner Hall of Fame induction dinner

John Ledger | October 6, 2024


Rugby League Cares and the Rugby Football League are delighted to announce Ellis Rugby as the official partner of the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction ...

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England Wheelchair star Lewis King appointed RL Cares ambassador

England Wheelchair star Lewis King appointed RL Cares ambassador

John Ledger | October 1, 2024


Rugby League Cares is delighted to announce England Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup winner Lewis King as an Official Ambassador. The 39-year-old ...

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Barrie Winrow and the RL Benevolent Fund

Barrie Winrow and the RL Benevolent Fund

Steve Ball | September 18, 2024


In September 1973, Barrie Winrow suffered a devastating injury playing amateur rugby league for a local club in Wigan. Barrie damaged vertebrae in ...

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Ashes-winning Great Britain Women’s team to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Ashes-winning Great Britain Women’s team to be inducted into Hall of Fame

John Ledger | September 13, 2024


The last senior British team to complete an Ashes series victory over Australia are to be recognised by becoming the first team to be inducted into ...

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Four more legends to be inducted into RL Hall of Fame

Four more legends to be inducted into RL Hall of Fame

John Ledger | September 9, 2024


Four of the greatest players in the history of men’s and women’s Rugby League are to be granted the sport’s ultimate honour next month when they will ...

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Prescott and Lomas join the RL Hall of Fame

Prescott and Lomas join the RL Hall of Fame

John Ledger | September 6, 2024


Rugby League Cares and the Rugby Football League are delighted to announce the identity of the first two inductees for 2024 into the sport’s most ...

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John Burke and the RL Benevolent Fund

John Burke and the RL Benevolent Fund

Steve Ball | August 14, 2024


John Burke was one of the hottest junior properties of the 1970s with a host of top clubs queueing up to sign him on professional forms. Although a ...

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Tony Atherton and the RL Benevolent Fund

Tony Atherton and the RL Benevolent Fund

Steve Ball | August 14, 2024


Tony Atherton suffered life-changing injuries after being kicked in the head playing for St Helens A team against Leigh in March 1974. His injury was ...

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Coping with grief after loss or bereavement

Coping with grief after loss or bereavement

John Ledger | June 5, 2024


Following the heartbreaking death of Rob Burrow CBE, we know many people within the rugby league family will be experiencing grief and a sense of ...

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