What does the future hold for rugby league's weakest pro clubs?
30 May 2018 11:58
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League 1 clubs should all have a clear purpose, whether that is producing players, promoting the sport, or representing an areaBy Gavin Willacy for No Helmets RequiredBradford Bulls were missed at the Summer Bash in Blackpool at the weekend. While a few hundred rattled around Bloomfield Road on Sunday afternoon at a supposed celebration of the Championship, 500 Bulls fans headed 200 miles down the M1 to Hemel Hempstead.Pennine Way, home of Hemel Stags, was – as “treiziste” friends would say – “en fête” in the sunshine. Predictably, the Bulls’ superior speed and strength helped them romp home 68-0, much to the delight of their loyal supporters, who seemed to be enjoying their tour of the game’s nether regions. Hemel coped admirably well with their well-mannered invasion and, although the expected four-figure gate failed to materialise, the Bulls set another attendance record. Related: Magic Weekend could move from Newcastle to sustain event’s success | Aaron Bower Related: Toulouse aim for Super League under sheep-farming coach Sylvain Houles Continue readingread full article
